genesis energy theatre

Monday 5 October 2009 at 8pm

Classical Expressions 2009

presents

DIEDRE IRONS - piano

NEW ZEALAND STRING QUARTET

Canadian, Diedre Irons moved to New Zealand in 1977 and tours extensively for Chamber Music New Zealand. The New Zealand String Quartet is the country's premiere classical music export undertaking regular tours to America, Europe and Asia.

JS Bach's Goldberg Variations for harpsichord was written around 1740 and this arrangement was performed to much acclaim by the NZSQ in 2007. Elgar's Piano Quintet was composed in the peaceful Sussex countryside during 1918 prior to writing his famous Cello Concerto.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $50 Adult & $45 Concession

Concessionary tickets available to Friends of Expressions, Members of the Upper Hutt Music Society and Expressions Piano Club Members

Diedre Irons

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riverstone recreation

Saturday 3 October 2009 at 4pm

Youngstars.com

presents

THE WIZARD OF OZ SHOW

Following over 2000 performances internationally, The Wizard of Oz Show arrives on an NZ National Tour of 30 venues these Sept/Oct school holidays. Kids can rap with the Tinman, roar like a Lion, wake up sleepy Shakey the Scarecrow and dance with Dorothy in this interactive, new version of America ’s best loved fairy tale.

Billed as one of Australia ’s top children’s shows, this is no sit-down-and-watch affair – the kids are invited to get involved in these adventures down the Yellow Brick Road and can even come dressed as their favourite Oz characters. Live action is mixed with cartoons on screen, intelligent lighting and catchy tunes!

Honoured as a special invitee to the world’s largest Oz Festival in America recently, the show drew much praise from Oz “royalty” present. Hollywood celebrity Robert Baum, great grandson of Oz author Frank Baum, said: “If great grandfather was alive, I’m sure he would be clapping, singing along and smiling with your show!”

"I've seen lots of Oz productions but this one was truly extraordinary", said Margaret Pellegrini, one of the last living Munchkins from the 1939 Judy Garland Oz movie, who performed with the cast.

The Wizard of Oz Show is about more than giving kids a good time. It spreads a message of hope and self-esteem to the young. Audience members are also invited to bring along a toy or book to go towards our Children’s Hospital Toy Appeal.

Duration: 1hr. Suitable: 2 – 10yrs.

More details at www.thewizardofozshow.com.

Riverstone Recreation

All tickets: $14

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Friday 9 October 2009 at 7pm

YMCA Camp Kaitoke

presents

CAMP OF ROCK CONCERT

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $12 Adult, $10 Concession & $8 Child

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Sunday 11 October 2009 at 3pm

Hutt City Brass & Wellington Male Voice Choir

presents

DEEP HARMONY

For the first time, Hutt City Brass joins with the Wellington Male Voice Choir to bring you an afternoon of music and entertainment.

From familiar tunes to new arrangements, there is something for everyone in this varied programme.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $20 Adult, $20 Concession & $15 Child

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Monday 12 October 2009 at 8pm

Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre

in conjunction with

the New Zealand Jazz Foundation

proudly present the

2009 NEW ZEALAND YOUTH

JAZZ ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT

Selected by audition New Zealand wide, this exceptionally talented group of 23 musicians, including three exciting vocalists, represents the best of New Zealand ’s young jazz musicians. They will perform under the musical direction of Australian trombonist, Dave Panichi.

Since 2000, Dave has been a lecturer in Jazz at Sydney University . For 18 years before that he was based in New York where his outstanding ability as a trombonist gained him an international reputation. He has performed with such well known names as Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maria Schneider and Aretha Franklin.

The orchestra’s performance will feature a wide selection of Big Band jazz material in traditional and contemporary styles. It promises to be great entertainment for the whole family.

Come and enjoy an evening with the cream of the crop of young New Zealand jazz musicians.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $15 Adult & $5 Student & Child

mount marua gallery

18 September 2009 - 18 October 2009

NEW WORK

An exhibition of painting, sculpture and mixed media works by a selection of New Zealand artists.

Featuring sculptor and painter Mark Dimock from Eketahuna, sculptor Sean Crawford from Carterton and painters Stacey O'Neill and Sarah Wairau. Also including artists Lisa Harman and Royce McGlashan

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FIBRE REACTIVE

New Works by Diana Parkes

Thursday 5 November 2009 at 10.30am

Floor Talk by Diana Parkes

Saturday 7 November 2009 at 1.30pm

Floor Talk by Diana Parkes

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22 October 2009 - 20 November 2009

LABOURS OF LOVE

New and Historic work from

the Upper Hutt Embroiderers Guild

Tuesday 10 November 2009 10am - 3pm

Upper Hutt Embroiderers Guild Stitch In

vector gallery

18 September 2009 - 18 October 2009

K(IWI)

Notion of a Nation

K(IWI) Notion of a Nation features new paintings by Reuben Friend that utilises western abstraction and Maori kowhaiwhai to explore the tension that exists between Maori and Pakeha notions of nationhood.

FLOOR TALK

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Saturday 3 October 2009

Join artist Reuben Friend for a floor talk.

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18 September 2009 - 18 October 2009

H A W H E - K A I H E

HAWHE-KAIHE features large scale portraiture by painter Chriss Doherty-McGregor which explores indigenous identity within a New Zealand bicultural framework.

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22 October 2009 - 20 November 2009

PERFECT LIGHT

New Work from the Artizans

Jane Ross - Joan Beattie - Jeanette Hine

Glenis Hill - Olympia Osbourne - Pat Winton

Rhyna Cottrell - Rosaliev Jurczenko

Sue Guppy - Stephanie Kusel