Jump-start love with washing

Friday, 03 September 2010
A long-married couple looking to put some sparkle into their relationship are at the centre of a community theatre’s latest production.

Sun comes out for Annie

Thursday, 02 September 2010
For a couple of theatre veterans who have just established their own company, the first production is bound to cause the odd sleepless night.

Treasures on show

Friday, 27 August 2010
People are being asked to come forward with their treasures that have been hidden away from public view for a travelling collection.

Blues heroes on way

Thursday, 26 August 2010
Steve Wigglesworth laughs when it’s suggested he’s the John Mayall of the New Zealand blues music scene.

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Movie Reviews: Salt

Thursday, 19 August 2010
Salt is the action packed tale of CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who is forced into hiding when a defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. In a series of dramatic and exciting set pieces.

Movie Reviews: Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Wednesday, 11 August 2010
In semi-square Toronto, 22-year-old Indie rocker Scott (Michael Cera) is dating high school girl Knives Chau when he spies the hipster chick of his dreams, fuchsia-haired Ramona Flowers.

Movie Reviews: Step Up 3D

Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Luke heads a tight-knit group of New York City street dancers called The Pirates, who live and rehearse in the warehouse his parents left him.
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AUCKLAND WELSH CHOIR
Thursday, 02 September 2010
St Barnabas Anglican Church,
283 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden
September 11, at 4pm
THE Auckland Welsh Choir is holding a performance to raise money for the St Barnabas’ organ restoration fund.
Instrumentalists and soloists from the University of Auckland’s school of music will perform well-known Welsh favourites and pieces by Beethoven.
Tickets cost $25 and can be bought at the door, by visiting www.iticket.co.nz, or phoning (09) 361-1000. Under-14s are free.
CARLO CURLEY
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Auckland Town Hall, Mayoral Drive,
Auckland City
September 4 at 7pm
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed musician Carlo Curley is famous for his elegant performances and quick wit.
The self-styled champion of the classical organ is a large and charismatic figure, who has dedicated his life to bringing music to suit all tastes to the masses.
A free pre-concert talk with the performer will be held at 5.45pm.
Tickets cost from $25-$35. To book, visit www.the-edge.co.nz or phone 0800-289-842.
SPRING FAIRY FESTIVAL
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Main Highway, Ellerslie
September 4 from 10am-noon
ELLERSLIE Spring Fairy Festival returns for its 10th year on Saturday.
This free event brings the enchanted fairy kingdom to the village’s main street, with fairies, pixies, wizards and other magical folk entrancing visitors with stories, dances, shows and spells.
Highlights include the parade of the fairies, shows from The Aunties and Starfish Magic, and the opportunity to meet up with the Fairy Queen.