Saturday 7 March 2009 at 4pm

Saturday 7 March 2009 at 8pm

LETTER TO BLANCHY

ICONIC New Zealand comedians David McPhail and Jon Gadsby adapt their award-winning television show, Letter to Blanchy for a nationwide tour of their stage play LETTER TO BLANCHY: STIR CRAZY.

This hilarious play has something to amuse and entertain everyone, be it through recognition of the foibles of the characters, sympathy for the plight of the unwilling bedfellows, or simply relief that it isn't them. Demand is already high and audiences are urged to book quickly in order to enjoy a brand-new - and uniquely kiwi - comedy from two of the country's finest.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $55 Adult - $49.90 Senior (65+)

$45 Groups of 10+

$45 Discount Coupon Holders

(this discount only available off full price adult tickets)

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Sunday 15 March 2009 at 4.30pm

QUEENS BIRTHDAY

JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

LAUNCH

“ THE HISTORY OF JAZZ ” and an introduction to the instruments of the big band.

Learn about the different styles of jazz in a fun and friendly way. Learn about what makes a jazz big band different from playing in a brass band, orchestra or concert.

Hear the musical styles of Blues, Dixieland, Swing, BeBop,

Cool and Contemporary. All linked together with a fun filled narration.

Presented by Rodger Fox and The New Zealand School of Music Big Band, we invite you to take part in this “for all ages” concert.

Genesis Energy Theatre

All tickets: $10

Rodger Fox

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Sunday 29 March 2009 at 3pm

CLARINET CLASSICS

MURRAY KHOURI - clarinet

ROSEMARY BARNES - piano

Murray Khouri and Rosemary Barnes make a brilliantly integrated musical team.  They are constantly aware of each other's musical intentions, to which they respond immediately and naturally.  Musicians of experience and maturity, they nevertheless inject a freshness into their playing and programming.  Their chosen programme was interesting and different.

The Press, Christchurch

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $30 Adult & $20 Concession

Murray Khouri

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mount marua gallery

20 February - 22 March 2009

READY TO WEAR

A collection of works in a range of media which are inspired by the adornment of the body.

Featuring Lindy Chinnery, Andrea Du Chantenier, Peter Deckers, Holly Jackson, Lisa Harman, Laura Hudson, Laurel Judd, Trevor Lamb, Lisa Mathys, Katherine Morrison, Lauren Lysaght, Genevieve Packer, Lindsay Park, Diana Parkes, Sara Sarich, Yanny Split, Tracey Stratmore, Suzanne Tamaki, Amilie Taylor, Jacqueline Tuckey & Deborah Walsh.

Exhibition Events

Thursday 19 February 2009 at 7pm

Exhibition Opening

Please join artists and friends to celebrate the

opening of Ready to Wear.

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27 March 2009 - 10 May 2009

USE AND BEAUTY

Stan Jenkin's Collection of New Zealand Ceramics Stan Jenkins, Feilding potter, collector, educator and railway buff, amassed a significant collection of New Zealand ceramics which he generously bequeathed to Te Manawa Museums Trust, Palmerston North, in 2006. 

Use and Beauty reveals a wonderful selection from this collection, displayed alongside ceramics from Te Manawa's own collection to present a thorough representation of New Zealand potters' activity in the 1970s.

Exhibition toured and developed by Te Manawa Museums Trust.