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Get with the Programme: Adventures in Youth Programming - Hamilton

Tristan Sharp, Programme Manager at Newcastle Region Art Gallery, will present a free two-hour seminar on youth programming, Tuesday 9 February, in the Waikato Museum and Art Gallery Lecture Theatre. Engaging youth audiences is an important challenge for curators, public programmers, educators, and marketing staff of museums and art galleries. Drawing on a diverse background as a practitioner and researcher, Tristan will illustrate his presentation with youth programming case studies. He has held positions in regional and state art galleries in Australia, and will present a range of programmes he has initiated for youth. These include the Roadshow Outreach Programme, Bundanon Breakthrough at Campbelltown Regional Gallery, the ARTEXPRESS high school exhibition, Peer to Peer video project, and Artside-in outreach programme at The Art Gallery of NSW. As well, Tristan will talk about his plans for the future at Newcastle Region Art Gallery. He will also talk about his travel and research experiences in the USA and UK, sharing ideas about working with youth, and online programming. Tristan Sharp is Programme Manager at Newcastle Region Art Gallery. He has been an Arts Educator for over ten years. In his new role at Newcastle Region Art Gallery Tristan is responsible for the Gallery operations, including its building, exhibition, curatorial, and visitor programmes. Afternoon tea will follow all presentations. There is no attendance fee for this presentation. Please RSVP to Tamara Patten by Friday 29 January to specify which session you will be attending. Email tamarap@tepapa.govt.nz, call 04 381 7246 or freephone 0508 678 743.

Dates: Tue 09 Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Venue: Waikato Museum
Region: Waikato
Cost: Free but bookings required.

Waikato Society of Arts, Art School Term 12010

Come and join to improve your art skills, or start a new year with new hobby! Classes are open to everyone and start the week of 8th Feb 2010. Waikato Society of Arts, Art School is located near the Waikato Museum.

Dates: Mon 08 Feb 10 - Fri 09 Apr 10, every day, 9:30am - 8:00pm.
Venue: Waikato Society of Arts
Region: Waikato
Cost: From $65 up to $138

Acting Training for Adults with John Goudge

Take part in an acting training workshop for adults with tutor John Goudge at his Rimu Glade Studio. Term 1: 8 weeks. • Monday nights – Introduction to Acting 8 February – 29 March, 2010. John’s famous introductory course for actors of all levels. • Wednesday nights – Class for Past Pupils 10 February – 31 March, 2010. Take your acting a step further. Phone: 09 814 9744 for more info. Rimu Glade Studio is a tranquil place in the bush of the Waitakere Ranges to learn skills and challenge yourself. ... ‘He's got vast knowledge & expertise combined with decades of experience. On top of all that, what makes him an outstanding teacher, is his uncompromising love and passion for drama.’ Gordana— pharmacist. ‘Even if you don't wish to pursue acting as a hobby, career etc... John's classes will still offer you an environment that will allow you to explore yourself & grow as an individual.’ Raymond— student. ‘John's classes have given me more poise & confidence in my business dealings with clients in high-stress situations. My family tell me the classes also brought out my sense of humour & they loved that I came home from class each week on such a high. He has created a wonderful, non-threatening environment in which to bring out the very best in students from such a wide range of backgrounds & acting levels.’ Tracey— real estate agent/ artist. ‘It was huge fun, but it also changed a great deal about the way I thought & interacted with people. I have subsequently been very busy producing plays at Titirangi Theatre based on the experience I gained.’ Graeme— accountant.

Dates: Mon 08 Feb 10 - Mon 29 Mar 10, on Mon, 9:00am - 11:00pm. Wed 10 Feb 10 - Wed 31 Mar 10, on Wed, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Rimu Glade Drama Studio
Region: Auckland
Cost: $165 per person.

Get with the Programme: Adventures in Youth Programming - Dunedin

Tristan Sharp, Programme Manager at Newcastle Region Art Gallery, will present a free two-hour seminar on youth programming, Wednesday 10 February, in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Auditorium. Engaging youth audiences is an important challenge for curators, public programmers, educators, and marketing staff of museums and art galleries. Drawing on a diverse background as a practitioner and researcher, Tristan will illustrate his presentation with youth programming case studies. He has held positions in regional and state art galleries in Australia, and will present a range of programmes he has initiated for youth. These include the Roadshow Outreach Programme, Bundanon Breakthrough at Campbelltown Regional Gallery, the ARTEXPRESS high school exhibition, Peer to Peer video project, and Artside-in outreach programme at The Art Gallery of NSW. As well, Tristan will talk about his plans for the future at Newcastle Region Art Gallery. He will also talk about his travel and research experiences in the USA and UK, sharing ideas about working with youth, and online programming. Tristan Sharp is Programme Manager at Newcastle Region Art Gallery. He has been an Arts Educator for over ten years. In his new role at Newcastle Region Art Gallery Tristan is responsible for the Gallery operations, including its building, exhibition, curatorial, and visitor programmes. Afternoon tea will follow all presentations. There is no attendance fee for this presentation. Please RSVP to Tamara Patten by Friday 29 January to specify which session you will be attending. Email tamarap@tepapa.govt.nz, call 04 381 7246 or freephone 0508 678 743.

Dates: Wed 10 Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Venue: Waikato Museum
Region: Waikato
Cost: Free but bookings required.

New Zealand Pagan Festival 2010

Experience all the magick of the 4th annual New Zealand Pagan Festival at the Morrinsville Recreational Grounds, February 12th - 15th 2010. Join the Natures Magick team and hundreds of New Zealand pagans, as we gather together for a weekend of international & national speakers, entertainment, socialising, shopping, feasting, dancing, ritual and ceremony. This is a family friendly camping weekend and with our daytime crèche, everyone will be free to enjoy a packed schedule on both days. We'll have lectures (headed by highly esteemed international speaker Ramsey Dukes; occult philosopher, author and contemporary magickian), NZ Musicians, dancers, sword fighters, mediaeval battles and archery, plus book-signings and a wealth of vendors, readers and healers at the Festival Village Marketplace. As one of our Weekend Campers, you can then head into the night with our Grand Feast, Rituals and our unique Pagan Dance Party led by visiting UK DJ, Dru ID! Spaces are tight and as the last Festival had 300 campers and 1,500 day visitors, we advise you to book now to secure your place at the most enthralling Pagan event of the year. Visit: www.naturesmagick.co.nz for more information and to register now.

Dates: Fri 12 Feb 10 - Mon 15 Feb 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Morrinsville Recreational Ground
Region: Waikato
Cost: Day pass: Adults $5, Children $2. Weekend camping pass: Adults $120, Children $60.

Consciousness Development Programme

This 40 hour, theoretical and practical course is a fantastic way to learn profound and solid ideas and techniques about consciousness (individual essence, intelligent principle, soul), bioenergy, and out-of-body experiences. What is the Consciousness Development Programme (CDP)? A unique personal growth course that combines the insights of psychic research with practical techniques and profound self-inquiry. The CDP provides an exceptional opportunity to take your life to a new level of self-awareness and purpose. In the CDP we work with techniques that can induce out-of-body experiences and teach energy exercises to help you get a new perspective on life and accelerate your personal growth. The theoretical classes of the CDP provide the context for the practical exercises. They focus on the healthy integration of psychic awareness and a significant expansion of our understanding of the multidimensional nature of the world. Who Attends the Workshop will learn: • About Multidimensional life. • About Consciousness, Evolution and Bioenergy. • About Holomaturity and Cosmoethics. • About Consciential Intrusion and how to prevent it. • 15 out-of-body experience techniques. • Numerous energetic exercises and techniques. • To perceive your personal energies. • How to clean your energetic field and unblock your chakras. • To apply the most effective energetic self-defence technique known. Among other benefits previous participants observed: • Increased self-awareness. • Experiencing and understanding psychic phenomena, including the out-of-body experience. • A greater ability to manage their own energies. • A improved ability to distinguish between their own and other people's energy. • A new sense of engagement with and purpose in life. For further information, or to book a place please contact IAC. Email: NewZealand@iacworld.org Phone: 09 528 4649

Dates: Sat 06 Feb 10, 9:00am - 5:15pm. Sun 07 Feb 10, 9:00am - 8:30pm. Mon 08 Feb 10, 9:00am - 5:15pm. Sat 13 Feb 10, 9:00am - 5:15pm.
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
Region: Auckland
Cost: $660. Discounts are available for Students, Retirees, and welfare recipients.

The Conservation of Large Metal Objects Displayed Outdoors - Whangarei

National Services Te Paerangi presents a two-day, specialist workshop on 'The conservation of large metal objects displayed outdoors', at the Whangarei Museum andKiwi House Heritage Park. This workshop is targeted towards representatives from museum, heritage, and iwi organisations who work directly with metal collections, and who are responsible for the care and maintenance of these collections. The workshop will be presented by George Bailey from the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. George graduated from the University of Canberra in 1991 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in the Conservation of Cultural Materials, specialising in objects and metals. He has worked at the Australian War Memorial since 1990, and currently holds the position of Senior Objects Conservator. The workshop will cover: • Types and causes of deterioration – including inorganic and organic materials • To operate or not to operate – pros and cons, resources required, health and safety aspects • Display stands, mounts and supports • To cover or not to cover – pros and cons, design • Documentation – manufacturers/service records, photographic evidence, manuals and instruction books, condition reports & treatment records • Moving large objects – tips on materials, techniques, equipment • Treatment options – preservation, restoration & maintenance, traditional vs. new materials • Collaborative approaches to treatments – staff, volunteers, engineers, machine-makers, fitters, wheelwrights… • Cleaning materials and techniques, Corrosion removal • Lubrication and fuels • Selection and application of coating materials • Maintenance plans • Hazards – chemicals, particulates, biological, mechanical, electrical, radioactivity There will also be practical sessions involving paint sampling, corrosion removal, lubrication, and coating. As numbers are limited for this workshop and demand is high, we must restrict registration to those working directly with a metal collection displayed outdoors. Attendance is restricted to one participant per organisation. Prepayment is mandatory, and payment instructions will be provided on registration. Register with Tamara Patten: email tamarap@tepapa.govt.nz or call 04 381 7246. Please provide your name, position, organisation, and contact details, and specify which workshop you would like to attend. What else do I need to know? • Bring a pen and paper to take notes • Bring your lunch (morning and afternoon tea will be provided each day) • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for practical sessions working outdoors with metal objects. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

Dates: Wed 17 Feb 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Thu 18 Feb 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Venue: Whangarei Museum and Heritage Park
Region: Northland
Cost: $50 per person.

Splore 2010

It happens only every second summer and is renowned for integrating and showcasing all creative disciplines into one weekend that delights, surprises and stimulates the senses of its audience. It’s the Splore festival and returns for the eighth time this summer on February 19th – 21st, 2010. There’s great music and a whole lot more at Splore 2010. An exciting mix of strong local talent and international performers will take to the stages next February against the backdrop of the idyllic Tapapakanga Regional Park, just 70km south-east of Auckland. Splore is bringing you the party to be at this summer with Basement Jaxx (UK) (DJ Set) and Lupe Fiasco (USA) headlining the 2010 festival in February. Also adding to the eclectic music lineup, Splore brings to the fore the following acts who will take to the stages at Splore 2010: Jamie Lidell (UK), Nickodemus (USA), Mystro (UK), d Bridge & Instra:mental present Club Automatic (UK), The Gaslamp Killer (USA), Spektrum (UK), Kid Carpet (UK), Daniel Haaksman (GER), 10 Sui (UK), Dub FX (AUS), Spikey Tee (UK/AUS), Mikki Dee (IRE), Sola Rosa, Tahuna Breaks, Minuit, Electric Wire Hustle, Pitch Black, King Kapisi, Nathan Haines, Clap Clap Riot, Zoh Zoh, Olmecha Supreme, Nick D, Philippa, Dubhead, Murray Cammick, Bobbito Brazuka and Jennifer Zea, Six 60, Easy, The Nukes, Doc Westie, Kidz in Space and North Shore Pony Club. It sounds utopian, a place where music, art and nature merge to inspire a weekend of joyous celebration. Splore isn’t so much a festival, as a life experience that continues to bring together people from all over the world to frolic in the summer splendor at the Tapapakanga Regional Park, a slice of coastal paradise on the Hauraki Gulf, just 70km south east of Auckland. Music is just one part of the multifaceted Splore experience which combines live dramatic and cabaret performances in the Living Lounge, community interaction through workshops, a festive ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream 2050’ themed party and a visual arts exhibition within the Art Trail. Don’t miss out on Splore 2010, a genuine bona fide three-day summer festival where people come together to celebrate in a sustainable environment, and experience a culmination of outstanding music and arts in one of the best festival sites in the world. Splore is family friendly, catering to children and families with a kids zone, a family only camping area, and a teen zone. Tickets are available from iTicket.co.nz.

Dates: Fri 19 Feb 10 - Sun 21 Feb 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Tapapakanga Regional Park
Region: Auckland
Cost: Tickets from $170 plus booking fees.

The Attar Collective Bellydance Workshop - Auckland

The Attar Collective are touring a two day workshop and multimedia presentation on Belly Dance (and associated Middle Eastern folk dance forms). There will be five experienced NZ teachers in each venue covering everything from the history and background of Middle Eastern Dance to American Cabaret style, from influences of Orientalism on belly dance to the original dance of the Ouled Nail, from the Egyptian Golden Age to Tribal fusion. And much more. Full workshop details, tutor bios, timetables and registrations are available on: www.attar.org.nz.

Dates: Sat 20 Feb 10 - Sun 21 Feb 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
Region: Auckland
Cost: Full Day Saturday from $130, Full day Sunday from $100. Single sessions $20/hour (sessions range from 1-3 hours)

The Conservation of Large Metal Objects Displayed Outdoors - Waiouru

National Services Te Paerangi presents a two-day, specialist workshop on 'The conservation of large metal objects displayed outdoors', at the National Army Museum in Waiouru. This workshop is targeted towards representatives from museum, heritage, and iwi organisations who work directly with metal collections, and who are responsible for the care and maintenance of these collections. The workshop will be presented by George Bailey from the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. George graduated from the University of Canberra in 1991 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in the Conservation of Cultural Materials, specialising in objects and metals. He has worked at the Australian War Memorial since 1990, and currently holds the position of Senior Objects Conservator. The workshop will cover: • Types and causes of deterioration – including inorganic and organic materials • To operate or not to operate – pros and cons, resources required, health and safety aspects • Display stands, mounts and supports • To cover or not to cover – pros and cons, design • Documentation – manufacturers/service records, photographic evidence, manuals and instruction books, condition reports & treatment records • Moving large objects – tips on materials, techniques, equipment • Treatment options – preservation, restoration & maintenance, traditional vs. new materials • Collaborative approaches to treatments – staff, volunteers, engineers, machine-makers, fitters, wheelwrights… • Cleaning materials and techniques, Corrosion removal • Lubrication and fuels • Selection and application of coating materials • Maintenance plans • Hazards – chemicals, particulates, biological, mechanical, electrical, radioactivity There will also be practical sessions involving paint sampling, corrosion removal, lubrication, and coating. As numbers are limited for this workshop and demand is high, we must restrict registration to those working directly with a metal collection displayed outdoors. Attendance is restricted to one participant per organisation. Prepayment is mandatory, and payment instructions will be provided on registration. Register with Tamara Patten: email tamarap@tepapa.govt.nz or call 04 381 7246. Please provide your name, position, organisation, and contact details, and specify which workshop you would like to attend. What else do I need to know? • Bring a pen and paper to take notes • Bring your lunch (morning and afternoon tea will be provided each day) • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for practical sessions working outdoors with metal objects. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

Dates: Sat 20 Feb 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Sun 21 Feb 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Venue: Army Museum Waiouru
Region: Manawatu Whanganui
Cost: $50 per person.

Joy Cowley Writing Workshop

Storylines is pleased to announce that Joy Cowley will run a two-day interactive workshop in Auckland on 27 & 28 February 2010, as a Storylines fund-raising activity. She has run many such workshops in America and other countries over the past two decades, but infrequently in New Zealand. A very successful workshop was held in Christchurch in September 2009 and now it's Auckland's turn. The Auckland event is a great chance to attend an intensive two-day course with this master storyteller, covering all aspects of writing for children and young adults (getting started, plot, character, voice, humour, writing disciplines, picture books, chapter books, YA novels, presenting a manuscript, getting support.) Maximum 30 participants. Price includes critique of story (max 1000 words). Manuscripts can be submitted by 10 February for comment. Please post to the address below, marked 'Joy Cowley Workshop'. For further information email: childlitnz@storylines.org.nz

Dates: Sat 27 Feb 10 - Sun 28 Feb 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Kohia School
Region: Auckland
Cost: $500

The Attar Collective Bellydance Workshop - Christchurch

Dates: Sat 27 Feb 10 - Sun 28 Feb 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Christchurch YMCA
Region: Canterbury
Cost: Full Day Saturday from $130, Full day Sunday from $100. Single sessions $20/hour (sessions range from 1-3 hours)

Opportunities 2010 - Lift your Life!

This internationally renowned Nelson Festival of Opportunities offers information and experiences that will benefit your health and well being on all levels – physical, emotional and spiritual. Opportunities 2010 will be the 19th Annual Festival and is expected to attract a diverse range of local, national and international stallholders and presenters - from the mainstream through to the esoteric. The Festival is a chance to listen and learn, participate in workshops, have full or mini-sessions of healing, talk to health professionals about their products and services, buy products art and crafts, or just to network and enjoy! This year’s Festival will feature homeopathy, herbal remedies, vitamins and minerals, aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, holistic pulsing, reiki, eft, crystals, therapeutic and relaxing massage, nlp, stress release, astrology, palmistry, tarot, natural cosmetics, art & crafts and much more.

Dates: Sat 06 Mar 10 - Sun 07 Mar 10, every day, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Venue: Founders Heritage Park
Region: Nelson
Cost: $10 adult, weekend pass $16, child gold coin

The Attar Collective Bellydance Workshop - Wellington

Dates: Sat 06 Mar 10 - Sun 07 Mar 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Wellington Performing Arts Centre
Region: Wellington
Cost: Full Day Saturday from $130, Full day Sunday from $100. Single sessions $20/hour (sessions range from 1-3 hours)

Carnival

Tauranga is launching a cultural music party called Carnival that acknowledges the popularity of South American culture in the Bay and celebrates our own home-grown culture, together. Carnival is being held on Saturday 6th March 2010 and is the closing party of the new nine-day Kiwi Festival which organisers believe will become an iconic annual celebration, thanks to the strong support of Zespri, the founding sponsor of the festival. Carnival is a celebration of global culture, performance and music and is big in every sense of the word. Festival favourites Kora, Batucada Sound Machine, Tahuna Breaks, Kantuta and local Bay favourites Tauranga Samba and Regan make up the perfect blend of Kiwi and South American inspired music. Kiwi Festival Director Jamie Joseph says there are a lot of South Americans now living the in the Bay of Plenty and they bring with them their unrivalled passion for music – which you might find if you get too close - is contagious. “Not only will we have some of the hottest bands in New Zealand, but there will be live street art, rovers, stilt walkers, Capoeira and samba performances too.It’s going to be non-stop entertainment with Tauranga Samba performing Brazilian street style percussion in between the bands and complementing showcases of Capoeira - a form of martial arts and dance practised globally that incorporates attack and defence movements with music and song, while developing the mastery of body and mind,” says Joseph. Festival goers are being encouraged to dress up in outlandish Carnival costumes with awesome prizes being given to the best dressed. Joseph is expecting thousands to catch the festival fever. “The power of music will bring together a mass of like-minded people who all share that common zest for life. It’s party time!” she says. Those wanting to make a long weekend of it will also get the opportunity to attend a Capoeira workshop on the Thursday leading into the Carnival. Other weekend options include a coastal steam train tour with the Bay of Plenty Steamer and some extreme adventure deals from Springloaded Fun Park. Set in the park grounds of Wharepai Domain on Cameron Road, Central Tauranga, this will be an epic day in the sun with the gates opening at 3pm sharp.Weekend travel options will be launched soon! Limited availability EARLY BIRD tickets are NOW ON SALE! Visit www.kiwifestival.co.nz for the full scoop. Tickets are available from: • The Mount: Retrospecs (Adjacent to mainstreet Maunganui car park) December Early Bird: $30. / January Early Bird: $40. / February: $50. EFPOS or cash only. No booking fees. • Tauranga: Tourism BOP I-Site. (Willow Street) December Early Bird: $35 / January Early Bird: $45 / February: $55. Includes all booking fees. No other "hidden" costs or delivery fees. Normal credit card charges apply. Kiwi Festival is a brand new 9 day festival taking place 26 February to 6 March 2010 and will celebrating the region’s wonderful natural attributes and the talents and interests of the people of the Bay of Plenty. Music, arts and culture, sport and endless fun. Check it out at www.kiwifestival.co.nz and be part of the experience!

Dates: Sat 06 Mar 10, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Wharepai Domain
Region: Bay of Plenty
Cost: $30 - $55

New Zealand Post Young Writers and Readers Day

• Make a Crooked Man Have fun with rhyme, colour and clothes pegs while helping acclaimed illustrator Gavin Bishop create a giant and colourful Crooked Man. When: 10am Duration: 45 mins Recommended for ages 4-8 • Character Crafting Discover the art of character with Fifi Colston in this workshop where kids will create a character on paper while learning about the art of illustration. When: 11.15am Duration: 45 mins Recommended for ages 6-8 • Picture Poems Come along and make words come to life as Paula Green introduces her magical picture poems. This hands-on session is all about having fun with words. When: 12.30pm Duration: 45 mins Recommended for ages 4-8 • Making Friends Enjoy a magical hour of story and conversation with Joy Cowley, one of our most celebrated writers. When: 1.30pm Duration: 45 mins Recommended for ages 6-8

Dates: Sun 14 Mar 10, 10:00am - 2:30pm.
Venue: Capital E
Region: Wellington
Cost: General Admission $5

Magick Earth Festival - Levin

The Magick Earth Festival Mangaweka will take place Friday April 2nd - Monday April 5th 2010 at Tatum Park, State highway 1, Levin. Magick Earth Festivals are gatherings and celebrations for people who follow the Earth and Nature based faiths, religions and beliefs. The festival will feature stalls, lectures, workshops, discussion forums, a drum circle, community rituals and a general get together! Come along and join us in honouring our Earth Mother and our Ancestors and celebrating our individual chosen paths. Connect with like-minded souls from many different traditions! There is lots of camp space and dorm beds available. Full details can be found at http://magickearthfestival.webs.com/

Dates: Fri 02 Apr 10 - Mon 05 Apr 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Tatum Park
Region: Manawatu Whanganui
Cost: Adults $60, Children $15.

National Youth Drama School 2010

The National Youth Drama School, an 8 Day Residential School for 15 - 20 year old students will be held in sunny Hawke's Bay 3 - 11 April 2010. Professional tutors offering 22 different classes, including Editing, Acting, Shakespeare, Technical, Film Production, Screen Acting, Radio Drama, Stage Combat, Musical Theatre. Visit www.nyds.co.nz for details and application form or email: admin@nyds.co.nz. Scholarship assistance available.

Dates: Sat 03 Apr 10 - Sun 11 Apr 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Havelock North High School
Region: Hawke's Bay
Cost: Tuition fees: $415, plus accommodation, if applicable.

MA10 Museums - who needs them?

Join us in New Plymouth where the 2010 Museums Aotearoa annual conference will explore the relevance of public museums and art galleries in changing times. How can we demonstrate our essential role in society? What is the benefit we provide to our communities? International speakers will join museum and gallery professionals and colleagues from the wider cultural sector in a programme of workshops, keynote presentations and forum sessions. The annual Museums Aotearoa Awards will be presented at a celebration dinner on 15 April.

Dates: Wed 14 Apr 10 - Fri 16 Apr 10, every day, 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Venue: Various - New Plymouth
Region: Taranaki
Cost: tbc

ARANZ Conference - Investing in the Future 2010: Research, Records and Preservation

The Wellington Branch of ARANZ (Archives and Records Association of New Zealand) are delighted to invite you to be a part of the 2010 National ARANZ Conference `Investing in the Future, 2010: Research, Records and Preservation' in the Capital City, 25-27 August 2010. What do you think that the archives and records professions need to do now to meet the demands of the future? The 2010 conference looks to explore opportunities for researchers, communities and organisations to collaborate in the guardianship of knowledge, facilitate researcher engagement and help safeguard our collective past in perpetuity. For more details see: http://www.aranz.org.nz/Site/events/Conferences/2010_Conference.aspx

Dates: Wed 25 Aug 10 - Fri 27 Aug 10, every day, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Venue: Wellington Convention Centre
Region: Wellington
Cost: Full Registration: Early Bird $250 - $325, Standard $325 - $395. Single Day Registration: Early Bird $125 - $175, Standard $175 - $250.

Come 'n' Sing Verdi Requiem

Have you always loved Verdi's Requiem and longed to sing it with a massed choir? Would you like to have a go at raising the roof off the Wellington Town Hall? Put aside the evening of Friday 17 and day Saturday 18 July for rehearsing and then you'll be performing it on the same Saturday evening. This is your opportunity and open to singers of all ages and persuasions. Come and join the Orpheus Choir in singing one of the greatest of all Choral masterpieces - the Verdi Requiem. Led by Conductor Michael Fulcher, you will also have the pleasure of working with soloists Janey MacKenzie (soprano), Annabelle Cheetham (mezzo soprano), John Beaglehole (tenor), Justin Pearce (bass), and Richard Apperley (organ). Registrations Friday 17 July, 6.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Vivian Street (cost for particpants $30 plus $5 music hire) Workshop session, Friday 17 July 7.00pm-9.30pm, Salvation Army Citadel Workshop session, Saturday 18 July, Wellington Town Hall 9.00-12.30pm, 12.30-1.30 (lunch BYO), 1.30-4.30pm Concert, Saturday 18 July, Wellington Town Hall 7.30-9.30pm

Dates: Sun 17 Jul 11 - Mon 18 Jul 11, every day, 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Venue: Wellington Town Hall
Region: Wellington
Cost: Audience $20, students $10, Children under 12 years free

Hoglund Art Glass

Höglund Art Glass Studio & Gallery is one of Nelson's icon tourist attractions and welcomes visitors to discover the magic of glassmaking. The glass gallery offers a wide range of unique, handmade art glass vases, bowls, platters and goblets for gifts, classic settings, contemporary living spaces and timeless collectables - complemented by a selection of beautiful, glass jewellery. It features a constantly changing display of glass art, created by internationally renowned glass artists Ola Höglund and Marie Simberg- Höglund. These masterpieces in striking colours and designs using complex glass techniques are sought after by glass lovers and connoisseurs worldwide. OPEN 7 days 10am – 5pm (closed Good Friday, Christmas & Boxing Day The new website will be updated daily and show a wide range of our latest work - each one unique and all for sale. The gallery offers worldwide shipping, tax free and fully insured. Glassmaking Classes available. please contact Hoglund Art Glass for more information. Phone: 03 544 6500.

Dates: every day, 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Venue: Hoglund Art Glass Studio and Gallery
Region: Nelson
Cost: Free

Weekend Art Retreats - Waihi

Weekend Art Retreats for Artists designed to enable the artist to have sole focus on their art, whilst they relax and enjoy themselves in the pleasant surroundings of the Coromandel Peninsula. Guests arrive on the Friday afternoon and depart after lunch on Sunday (or select your own dates by prior arrangement). The cost for a weekend is $325 per person (minimum of 1, maximum of 10), to be paid at time of booking. The Weekend Art Retreat includes: B & B Accommodation at Ashtree House (Friday and Saturday nights), a light supper on Friday, tuition, tea/coffee breaks, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and a light lunch on Sunday. Mid-week dates also available or can be tailored to suit. Programme: Friday 6.30pm: light supper and discussion Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm: in studio or on location Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm: in studio or on location To book, phone 07 863 9533; email: xavier.radic@clear.net.nz or artium.elegantium@clear.net.nz.

Dates: on Sun, 9:30am - 12:30pm. on Sat, 9:30am - 4:30pm. on Fri, 6:30pm.
Venue: Ashtree House
Region: Waikato
Cost: $325 per person. $285.00 pp for 3 or more persons.

Burlesque Dance courses in Auckland

Burlesque Dance Courses and Burlesque Hen's classes are a fun way to put some spark into your relationship and get fit by learning to strut your stuff in a sexy and lighthearted class atmosphere. Learn the basics of burlesque dancing and get in shape while shimmying and shaking your way through sultry, sexy, fun dance sequences. By the end of the course, students will have gained the confidence needed to turn heads and spice things up anywhere. Rosa will also teach you the basics of: -- Enhancing your strongest assets, moving your hips. -- Using props and accessories. -- Timing and Control of movements. -- Expressions, Attitude, Action and Reaction, Command of Smile. Rosa’s approach to teaching is to make each class professional but FUN ! This class is strictly Ladies only and limited to 20 Ladies per course.

Dates: on Mon, Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Venue: Latin Rhythm Dance School
Region: Auckland
Cost: From $60

Spanish Language Courses in Auckland

Learn Spanish with the Latin Rhythm Dance School and Hispanic Club's 8 week Spanish Language courses that are suitable for learning European and Latin American Spanish. We offer courses for absolute beginners, travelers or people wishing to continue learning Spanish after completing school and University Spanish courses. You will learn how to communicate in Spanish in everyday situations, through written and oral exercises, role-playing and the use of multimedia in the classroom Free Course Materials: Spanish course book, Spanish Vocabulary CD and our extensive Multimedia library and Cine Argentino Film Season (March - October) Duration: Each evening course is made of 8 x 1 1/2 hour classes. Lunch time courses are 10 x 1 1/4hr classes. There are no classes on Public holidays. Streams: Classes are limited to 10 students. Beginners Spanish Language Course Start Dates -- Monday 6pm: 27 July, 21 September -- Monday 7.30pm: 29 June, 24 August, 19 October -- Tuesday 6pm: 7 July, 1 September, 27 October -- Wednesday 6pm: 22 July, 16 September -- Wednesday 7.30pm: 12 August, 7 October -- Thursday 6pm: 30 July, 24 September -- Friday 6pm: 3 July, 28 August, 23 October Improvers Spanish Language Course Start Dates -- Tuesday 7.30pm: 7 July, 1 September, 27 October -- Friday 7.30pm: 3 July, 28 August, 23 October Intermediate Spanish Language Course Start Dates -- Thursday 7.30pm: 30 July, 24 September 8 Week Courses - Our popular courses run for 8 weekly classes and are designed for structured learning of Spanish. Films - Every Wednesday 8pm watch for free award winning films from Argentina with English subtitles. Learn to speak Spanish in 2 convenient Auckland locations. Private Classes - Learn Spanish one on one with our professional teachers from $30 hour, includes materials and Practice nights. Booking - Book and pay securely online with Visa or Mastercard or reserve your place by emailing info@latinrhythm.co.nz. Contact Details: Address: Level 3, Premier Building, 184 Queen St (2 Durham St East) Phone: 0800 4 SALSA Web: www.altinrhythm.co.nz Email: info@latinrhythm.co.nz

Dates: every day, 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
Venue: Latin Rhythm Dance School
Region: Auckland
Cost: Adults $150, Students $130. Includes course book, Audio CD and Practice nights.