Arts News & Events


Golden parts to play
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
A classic tale of growing up and finding your place in the world is being performed in a local park. Mother Nature sets the stage in an outdoor production of The End of the Golden Weather, being presented by Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre (HCYT).

Music for all generations
Friday, 12 March 2010
Emerging talent is combining with the older generations to deliver the warm up entertainment before Sunday’s military tattoo fires up.

Marriage in turmoil
Friday, 12 March 2010
The turmoil of married life, the joy and frustration of raising children, anger caused by a wandering mind, the heartache of love lost, and the hope of love being rekindled.

Orchestra plays Beethoven
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
A musical experience is set to explode and it’s right on your doorstep. There is no excuse to miss the Beethoven V Genesis Energy Autumn Concerts, which are being performed at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau.

Family affair as art goes on show
Monday, 08 March 2010

Two artistic cousins are getting together to showcase their work. Christine Lloyd and Lindy Priest, members of Howick Art Group, are displaying a range of their works, which are also for sale, until the end of the month.


Unravelling mysteries of married life
Thursday, 04 March 2010

Taking on one challenging role would be enough for most actors. But a serious shortage of male performers is forcing one man to slip into acting and directing roles simultaneously.


Peter's new direction
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Significant scenes and architecture are captured in a display of iconic artwork. Peter Hall’s new exhibition, which is called When Time Stands Still, captures a moment in time, featuring old buildings, sheds and landscape settings before they disappear and are forgotten.

Evans tickles ivories
Monday, 01 March 2010
Young pianist Evans Chuang will feature in the next Thursdays @ Seven concert. He impressed audiences when he was an artist in last year’s concert series and it will be a welcome return when he plays at All Saints’ Church, Howick, on March 4. The concert starts at 7pm.

Art exhibition to raise awareness
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Photographic portraits of New Zealanders living with melanoma and living their passions have been gathered for an exhibition to raise awareness of the disease and money for the Melanoma Foundation.

Curious collections
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Curious private fixations are being exposed at a new art exhibition called Unpacking My Library. Collectors’ traits will be demonstrated in the exhibition at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Pakuranga.

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