Sunday 1 August 2010 at 4pm

LUDWIG TREVIRANUS

Piano Recital

Upper Hutt's own international classical pianist while home from Florida State University.

Ludwig's piano recital includes music by Chopin, Haydn & Prokofiev.

Genesis Energy Theatre

All tickets: $10

Ludwig Treviranus

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Tuesday 3 August 2010 at 8pm

Classical Expressions 2010

presents

AMICI ENSEMBLE

Donald Armstrong & Cristia Vaszilcin - violins, Gillian Ansell - viola, Rowan Prior - cello, Phil Green - clarinet, Bridget Douglas - flute and Carolyn Mills - harp.

The Amici Ensemble was formed in 1988 and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Associate Concert-master, Donald Armstong is its artistic director. its members are principal NZSO players together with leading chamber musicians on the New Zealand music scene.

Programme includes:-

GENESIS ENERGY THEATRE

Tickets: $40 Adult & $35 Concession

(Friends of Expressions, Members of Upper Hutt Music Society, Expressions Piano Club Members)

Amici Ensemble

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Friday 6 August 2010 at 8pm

Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre

&

Arts on Tour New Zealand

presents

ANTIQUES ROGUE SHOW

The boys are back !!!!

Due to an overwhelming response, demand and down right pleading the team that brought you Geezers and the record breaking Antiques Road show tour of 07, head back on the road!

In the tradition of the venerable BBC Classic “Antiques Road Show” Patrick Duffy and his equally antiquated side kick once again showcase their artistic and sensitive sides.

Audience goers are invited into the genteel world of stately manors, country fetes, and local women’s institutes as they bring along their valuable family antiques and treasured heirlooms…or the awful Toby mug they got from cousin Raelene for their wedding and haven’t the heart to throw out.

Under the guise of British antique experts and with the help of the antique’s current owner, will unfold the mystery and intrigue of the selected piece in a way that has no particular relevance to real history, artistic appreciation or any worthwhile knowledge whatsoever.

The information gathered, mixed with the imagination of two of New Zealand’s greatest improvisers is used to create a theatrical and comedic improvised world in which we see the antique’s history brought to life.

We promise that though the history, knowledge and valuations would be completely bogus the comedy would be 100% genuine.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Concession

$20 Groups of 8+

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Thursday 12 August 2010 at 8pm

LIBERACE, LIVE FROM HEAVEN

The Lee Liberace Story

Starring UK's leading pianist - entertainer - actor Bobby Crush.

The hilarious critically acclaimed London West End hit musical comedy - written and directed by Julian Woolford.

"Liberace arrives at the gates of Heaven and God tells him that he needs to play a little Gershwin before the angels decide if he gets in or not. It may sound like the opening of a joke but in fact, it is a synopsis of Julian Woolford’s latest play, which essentially offers piano entertainer Bobby Crush the chance to do his impersonation of the legendary Liberace.

For many years, Liberace was the highest paid entertainer in the world, providing performances that were as spectacular as they were gaudy. A flamboyant personality supported by a strong, musical technique, Liberace appealed to audiences around the world, until his sudden demise due to complications from AIDS in 1987.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $59.90 Adult & $52.90 Seniors,

$49.90 Groups of 12+

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Friday 27 August 2010 at 7.30pm

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WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA

This winter, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra embarks on their most epic tour yet – a Tour of Wellington!

Bringing musical heat to the chilled bones of Wellingtonians, the unprecedented tour will see the capital city’s beloved music-comedy ensemble take their bonsai instruments to six corners of the great Wellington region.

The orchestra’s exhaustive tour of their hometown will take in theatres and town halls in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Paekakariki and Paraparumu, finishing with a standing rock’n’roll gig in Wellington City in late August.

Having been out on the road for much of the past year, the orchestra is bringing home to Wellington some new and amazing on-stage tricks that are sure to inspire and delight. And for those contemplating which show to attend, band member Andy Morley-Hall advises “Every show will be different, so come to all of them. But if you don’t like to stand for two hours, then come to the first five shows only.”

Book now to secure your seats for this winter’s hottest event involving small musical instruments and epic onstage antics.

Genesis Energy Theatre

Tickets: $37 Adult, $32 Concession & Child

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mount marua gallery

29 July - 5 September 2010

NIU PASIFIK

URBAN ART FROM THE PACIFIC RIM

THE GILES PETERSON COLLECTION

Niu Pasifik is an exhibition of contemporary art from New Zealand and the Pacific Rim from the personal collection of curator and educator Giles Peterson.  It features multi media work including graph art, painting, drawing, animation, hip hop music video, sculpture, photography, installation, embroidery textile and street fashion.

GILES PETERSON FLOOR TALK

Friday 20 August 2010 at 1pm

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vector gallery

24 June - 8 August 2010

SIMON MARK

MARVELLOUS BLIND SPOTS

Expressions is delighted to present the photographic exhibition Marvellous Blind Spots, by Wellington artist Simon Mark. Mark has a rare ability to find beauty, and vivid displays of colour, in ordinary scenes. A neon sign; a basketball court; rows of public seating; shipping containers – all of these ordinary scenes take on new significance in Mark’s photographs. Born in Upper Hutt , Mark’s latest body of work includes local scenes as well as international images for which he is well known.

Mark’s time spent living and travelling overseas continues to inform his art, which challenges traditional travel photography conventions and New Zealand photography’s traditional association with the ‘scenic’ and ‘picturesque’.

Marvellous Blind Spots, Mark’s first exhibition at Expressions, features a compelling selection of recent photographs. These dynamic and cosmopolitan images are unique in New Zealand photography – a discipline traditionally dominated by local subject matter.

Neon, 2008, by Simon Mark