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THIS MONTH’S FEATURED EVENTS IN COMING UP & GOING ON ARE:
PUBLIC ART TALKS TAURANGA
This series is a community led initiative promoting the interests and aspirations of Tauranga’s creative, arts and cultural communities.
February
12th, 6.00pm at the Incubator, Historic Village 17th Avenue, Tauranga
Marc Spijkerbosch Arts Officer of the Rotorua District Council
20th, 5.30pm at the Tauranga Art Gallery, Willow Street Tauranga
Deborah McCormick, Director SCAPE Public Art, Christchurch
150 new temporary public art works from leading international contemporary artists as well as a sringboard for new local talent.
21st, Baycourt X Space
9.30am-11.00am, Panel Discussion Artists engaged with
11.30am-12.30pm, Integrating Public Art into urban spaces and design
Lido Campbell-Reid Design Champion Auckland City Council
1.30pm-2.30pm, Sense of Place; the contribution of Maori Narrative through art
3.00pm-4.00pm, Let’s Talk Public Art. Proposal, Commissioning and Selection Process
4.00pm – 4.30pm Wrap up
4.30pm – 5.00pm Networking (cash bar)Want more information www.publicarttalkstauranga.co.nz
or Sonya Korahina 021 466 207
NOTE: The Tauranga City Council is releasing its draft public arts policy for submission 02 – 27 February 2015.
Bay of Plenty Symphonia
RISING STARS COMPETITION 2015 – APPLICATIONS OPEN!
One of Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s objectives is to encourage young musicians – both in playing instruments and appreciating orchestral music. They do this by dedicating one of their concerts each year to ‘youth music’. In alternate years the Symphonia either performs a concert for Year 5-8 school children or runs a competition for secondary school students.
Towards the end of 2014 many younger children came along to Bethlehem College and enjoyed listening to the orchestra playing some favourite pieces. Several volunteers got to come up on stage and sit amongst the players, and some were even able to conduct the orchestra! As one happy young person said: ‘I thought that the show was amazing and very busy, so there was always a different instrument to look at.’
Next year it will be the turn of the older students, and applications are now open for the Symphonia’s fourth Rising Stars Competition. The competition is designed to give young musicians from the Bay of Plenty a platform to exhibit their talent, and to introduce them to the New Zealand public.
This year there will be two classes: the usual concerto competition for instrumentalists and, for the first time, a class for young composers. Concerto finalists will perform with the orchestra at a concert in September 2015 and the winner will be selected by a panel of nationally recognised judges. The winning composition will also be performed by Bay of Plenty Symphonia. Winners of both competitions and all concerto finalists will receive a cash prize.
Further details and entry forms are available from bopssecretary@gmail.com. Entries (expressions of interest) close on 20th February 2015 www.bopsymphonia.org.nz
BUSINESS @ THE LIBRARY
04 February 2015, 5.30pm – 6.00pm at the Tauranga City Library
Bridget Cummins: Kiwisaver for the self-employed
More information: email Michelle.Sims@tauranga.government.nz
THE ENTERTAINERS CLUB presents
08 February 2015, 5.00pm, Citz Club, Tauranga
VIVA JAZZ QUARTET cool and soulfilled sounds and
KIM CARI HILL Local Singer and Song Writer with STEVE LEWIS harmonies influenced by American Country and Blues at 5pm, Sunday 8th February 2015 at the Tauranga Citizens Club (Upstairs) Cnr 13th Ave and Cameron Rd, Tauranga. $10. Door sales from 4.30pm. Full bar service and restaurant meals available from 5.30pm. A unqiue musical experience every second Sunday. For more information Phone Nicole Stagg on 027 228 3455 email goldpromo@xtra.co.nz
TE PUNA QUARRY PARK
Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Opening Night Wednesday 11th February 2015 at 7.30pm on the Dragon Lawn at the Te Puna Quarry Park Tickets available at TICKETEK 0800 842 538 Performances continue: at 7.30pm Thursday 12th February 2015, Friday 13th February, Sunday 15th February, Wednesday 18th February, Thursday 19th February and Friday 19th February 2015.
THE CARGO SHED, Dive Crescent, Tauranga
O ARA WHIRIWHIRI: Woven Pathway Multiple Threads One Vision
JAMES ATUTAHI Carver, ROBYN TANIA WILLIAMS Painter
WHARE HEKE, Moana Nui Design DEBBIE TIPUNA Painter
DANIEL COUPER Artist/Sculptor TAWAHI RICKARDS Artist
JASON PORTER Creative PETE SMITH Carver
Y.S. COLLECTIVE
Original limited edition pieces for sale for more information please contact
info@yscollective.com www.yscollective.com
AGONATETE MUSIC FESTIVAL
10am – 9.30pm, 28 February 2015, 156 Work Road , Aongotate with a blackboard concert on Friday 27th February 2015 from 7.00pm
Saturday features “The Wild Clovers” plus “Wizard & OZ”
There will be music most of the day from 10am until around 9.30pm
Entry fee is $20 per adult (children free so bring the family)
Bring a chair or rug and if you don’t want to pack a picnic, we will have Samosaz selling Indian food. We’re organising a sausage sizzle and a coffee cart!!
For more details look at the Katikati Folk Club orTAMC’s websites
www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz/Katikati_Folk_Club_Aongatete_Festival.html
or www.www.tamc.org.nz/TAMC_Festival.html
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN
Sunday 1st March 2015, from 2pm, Brain Watkins House, Cameron Road, Tauranga
It’s that time of year again. Only a month to Jazz in the Garden, the annual musical event held at the Brain Watkins Historic House. Sunday 1 March from 2.p.m. the grounds will be open for an afternoon of music from “The Silvertones” a local Tauranga band.
A gold coin donation gets you through the gate and an enjoyable afternoon. If you have not already been through the house, then $4 will give you a house tour. There are stalls with home- made cakes and provisions, as well as plants for your garden. The book stall has a fresh selection of second hand books as amazingly low prices. Afternoon teas are a bargain.
This event is the major fundraiser for the Tauranga Historical Society each year. Please be generous and contribute to the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Brain Watkins House. Enquiries about membership 5744965
Marchwood Blues Picnic 2015
Saturday 7th March 2015 noon – 8.30pm in the grounds of 316 Youngson Road, Whakamarama, Tauranga.
Headline Act: Tony Joe White, “celebrated country-blues performer, and the king of swamp rock”. Tony Joe is also the writer of “Rainy Night in Georgia” that gravelly, evocative music poem. Tony Joe White is supported by other performers such as “Flaming Mudcats” and “Black Velvet”. Unfortunately Big Daddy Wilson won’t be showing up this year but Darren Watson from Wellington will be stepping out and stepping up instead.
Coming from Auckland towards Tauranga on State Highway 2 you’ll find Youngson Road on your right just after the left turn to the former seaside and now residential area of Omokoroa. There is a right turning bay marked on the roadway.
Please refer to www.bluespicnic.com for information about performers, ticketing, local accommodation etc.
TAURANGA ART GALLERY
FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS COMMENCING MARCH 2015
LAURENCE ABERHART: ANZAC
An exhibition of photographs by acclaimed New Zealand Photographer Laurence Aberhart; toured by the Dunedin Art Gallery. This exhibition brings together photography of World War I Memorials in New Zealand and Australia that feature a single figure or Soldier
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:
50th Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at Tauranga’s Art Gallery in March 2015. 100 awe-inspiring images on loan from the Natural History Museum, London.
Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow Street, Tauranga Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated www.artgallery.org.nz Phone 07 578 7933
16TH TAURANGA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2015, 10am to 4pm
(West weather date: 11 April 2015)
HISTORIC VILLAGE, 17TH AVE, TAURANGA
CULTURE, FOOD, DANCE, ARTS & CRAFTS
Adults $6. (under 12 years free)
More information: www.trmc.co.nz
NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL,Tauranga
THINK JAZZ + THINK EASTER + THINK TAURANGA
SEASON 2ND-6TH APRIL 2015
The National Jazz Festival is a New Zealand treasure. As one of the oldest Jazz Festivals in the world it is delighted to present for the 53rd time, a vibrant long weekend of the hottest talent from near and far. The 2015 festival launches with a red carpet opening night at Baycourt,Downtown Tauranga with the first of a spectacular Concert Series. This Concert Series crowns our popular community events: the Downtown Tauranga Carnival, the Jazz Village (our very own New Orleans French Quarter) and the National Youth Jazz competition shocasing the mass of talented youth who are the future of New Zealand jazz. Early bird prices available until 14 February 2015 (service fees apply) The full festival brochure will be available from 14 February 2015, Take a look at www.jazz.org.nz
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
WESTSIDE THEATRE, 17TH AVENUE, TAURANGA
TAURANGA MUSICAL THEATRE
SEASON 17TH APRIL – 2ND MAY 2015
A musical comedy featuring a plant from outer space which appears in a florists where it feeds on human blood and flesh. Rehearsals for this Elise Rohde directed musical comedy start at the beginning of February. A talented cast will bring this unique show “to life.”
AND DON’T MISS:
LITTLE BIG EVENTS
bringing great events to a great community
THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS, Mt Maunganui
Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd, 9.00am to 2.00pm
SATURDAYS Feb 7th, Mar 7th, Apr 4th
THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS, Papamoa
The Papamoa Domain, 561 Papamoa Beach Rd 9.00am to 2.00pm
SUNDAYS , Feb 1st and Mar 22nd
NIGHT OWL CINEMA, Mt Maunganui
Mt Drury Reserve, Mt Maunganui 6.00pm to late
SATURDAYS Feb 14th, Mar 14th
DINNER IN THE DOMAIN, Papamoa
THURSDAYS Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and Mar 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
BAYCOURT COMMUNITY & ARTS CENTRE
Make sure you regularly check out the Baycourt website, Vibe and local media for what’s happening at Baycourt!
BAY COURT 38 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110,
For more information visit www.ticketek.co.nz
Tickets 0800 842 538 Phone 07 577 718
baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz
GOING ON &SHOWING NOW:
TAURANGA ART GALLERY
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:
Euan Macleod: The Painter in the Painting until 22 February 2015
Works are showing in both the Atrium and Long & Window Gallery. Sydney -based New Zealand artist Macleod’s first survey show in this country including his largest work ever inspired by White Island dominates the Atrium space.
Anya Sinclair: The Garden of Forking Paths until 08 February 2015
New works by this Dunedin artist showing in Gallery One and inspired by her time growing up in the Waitakere Ranges and also her travel to Brazil.
Whale Years: Painting by Gregory O’Brien until 08 February 2015
Works inspired by O’Brien’s time on various islands.
John Blackburn: In the Shadow of the Mount until 01 February 2015
English-born John Blackburn travels to Mount Maunganui everysummer with his wife, to relax and be inspired. Essentially and abstravt artist, he created these works during the trips back to NZ.
And don’t miss the whale protest artworks shown on the gallery staircase landing wall.
Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow Street, Tauranga Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated www.artgallery.org.nz Phone 07 578 7933
TAURANGA ART GALLERY
MUSIC AT THE GALLERY:
For bookings Phone 07 578 7933 or for more information www.artgallery.org.nz
FILM AT THE GALERY;
Book at the Tauranga Art Gallery 07 578 4933
LECTURES & WORKSHOPS AT THE GALLERY:
Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow Street, Tauranga Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated www.artgallery.org.nz Phone 07 578 7933
ART + BODY GALLERY
Art + Body Gallery a Mount Maungani based gallery with a New Zealand Maori arts focus..
For more information: Julie Paama Pengelly
Art + Body Gallery & Creative Studio 229A Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui 3116
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213 2213 or 021 331 072
LIGHTWAVE GALLERY A VIRTUAL GALLERY
THE EARLY YEARS OF NIKOLAI EAGLESTONE AKA RAY GUN REX A unique on-going project of original drawings by artist and photographer Ken Wright and associated artefacts and artwork (a new section of this series will be released shortly) and the work of gallery associated artists www.lightwavegallery.co.nz + 64 7929 7573 021 995 092
the incubator
an indpendent arts organisation and collective of working artists with a small exhibition space regularly showing interesting collective and local art
the incubator , Historic Village 17th Avenue, Tauranga
www.theincubator.co.nz email info@theincubator.co.nz
CREATIVE TAURANGA COMMUNITY GALLERY
13 Willow Street, Tauranga Phone:
www.creativetauranga.org.nz email reception@creativetauranga.org.nz
HUNG WELL ART MUSEUM
A display of art & mirrors old & ancient
90 Devonport Road, Tauranga
GREERTON VILLAGE HALL
KATIKATI
OPOTIKI
ROTORUA
ROTORUA MUSEUM
Make sure you regularly check the Rotorua Museum website as the Museum has ongoing and regularly changing art, cultural and socially interactive events for adults and children
PICK & MIX
Until 10 May 2015
Showcases over 50 assorted treasures from the Rotorua Museum Collection selected by the Museum Staff. Each work reflects a huge range of opinions and tastes. Enjoy treasures from core collections including art works by Colin McCahon, Peter Siddell and Ralph Hotere as well as curious objects such as miniature irons and tyre swans!
JACK LANG PHOTOGRAPHS ROTORUA
Until 28 February 2015
Jack Lang was the photographer and editor of the Rotorua Edition of the Photo News from 1966-1969
The Rotorua Museum Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua is open daily from 9am – 5pm Admission is free for Rotorua Residents (with proof of residency) Adults $20. Seniors (65+)$18.00 Children (5-15years) $8.00
For more information check the web site www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Or Phone Kathy Nicholls at 07 351 7831
ROTARY MARKET KUIRAU PARK
7am to 1pm
The largest event in Rotorua
PRINCES GATE HOTEL
01 November 2014 and onwards
Tribute and Cover Bands
SOUND SHELL MARKET
On the lakefront and in operation for 25 years, fabulous handcrafts
BOP BLUES CLUB NIGHT & JAM
(Club nights the first Wednesday of the month)
ROTORUA RSA
ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET
06 November 2014 , 5.00pm
Boutique style shopping, ethnic food, art and art craft and accessories
LOCKWOOD ART EXHIBITION
UNTIL SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2015
LOCKWOOD VILLAGE, ROTORUA
EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY
MOLLY MORPETH CANADAY EXHIBITION
OPENS AT THE WHAKATANE LIBRARY & EXHIBITION CENTRE
23 January 2015 to 22 March 2015
Weekdays 9am-5pm Sat and Sun 10-2pm
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
AND DON’T FORGET TO VISIT:
OHOPE MARKET
8.30am to 12.30pm First Saturday of every month and every Second Saturday over summer and special dates.
07 312 3339 027 270 5094
OHOPE LIONS MARKET
9am to 12pm (First Sunday of every month)
Items listed in the Beacon
WHAKATANE RIVER EDGE PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY
10am to 4pm First Sunday of every month and every Sunday during the school holidays!
A miniature railway operated by the Eastern Bay of Plenty Model Engineers Society Inc.
WHAKATANE SUNDAY MARKETS
8.30am to 12.30pm Every Sunday at the Whakatane War Memorial Carpark
(unless otherwise advised)
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
www.whakatanemuseum.org.nz Phone 07 306 6509
WHAKATANE LIBRARY & EXHIBITION CENTRE
MOLLY MORPETH CANADAY EXHIBITION opens to 22 March 2015
Weekdays 9am-5pm Sat and Sun 10-2pm
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
www.artswhakatane.co.nz Phone + 64 7 306 6509
WAR MEMORIAL HALL COMPLEX WHAKATANE
Short Street, Whakatane
Tickets www.ticketek.co.nz Phone 0800 842 538
WHAKAMAX
WHAKATANE THURSDAY MARKETS
Every second and last Thursday of the month
PEACE PARK, Boon Street, Whakatane
WHAKATANE LITTLE THEATRE
