genesis energy theatre

Sunday 29 May, 4pm

Rimutaka Lions Club presents a Don Merton Lecture

Rimutaka Lions Club launch the annual Don Merton lecture celebrating his major contribution to conservation. See and hear him talk about his work saving the Chatham Island robin and kakapo - great photos and intriguing stories.  Reserve your seat now!

Entry: Gold coin donation

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Thursday 26 May, 7pm

Upper Hutt City Library and New Zealand Book Council through the kind support of Rimutaka Licensing Trust presents Pop, Look and Listen

A unique and interactive event. Celebrated New Zealand authors and talents Nick Bollinger, John Saker, and Richard Hall will be talking about their recent 'How To' books published by Awa Press.  Come enjoy the evening and learn how to listen to pop music, how to gaze at the southern stars, and how to drink a glass of wine! There will be an actual wine tasting session, a presentation on the southern skies, and live reviews of music.  This event will be chaired by radio personality Phil O’Brien.

Tickets: $10, $5 under 18s

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mt marua gallery

Thursday 26 May, 7.30pm

Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre's annual

Public Meeting

Upper Hutt residents are invited to attend a public meeting about Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre.

Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre is wholly owned by the Upper Hutt City Council and leased to the Expressions Arts and Entertainment Trust. The objectives of the Trust are the advancement of cultural activities, the arts, recreation and leisure  activities for the residents of Upper Hutt City. This meeting is an opportunity to put your point of view across and ask questions about activities at Expressions.

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genesis energy theatre

Thursday 12 May & Friday 13 May, 7.30pm

Onstage Productions present Blood, Guts and Khaki

Wellington-based Onstage Productions present Blood, Guts and Khaki – an original tribute to New Zealand’s heroes of war told through songs and monologues.  The production, featuring Dame Kate Harcourt and Sir Jon Trimmer, is directed by veteran theatre performer, Kevin Baddiley and includes such war-time favourites as ‘Now is the Hour’, ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’, ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’, and many more much-loved songs of the war years.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 concession, $10 children

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Friday 6 May & Saturday 7 May, 8pm

ODDFELLOWS NZ present Stand Up For The Hutt

If you can’t get to us, don’t worry we’ll get to you.  The festival is releasing the best of our local talent on a riotous tour of the burbs.  The festival “hits the Hutt” for two nights to make sure you don’t miss out. Ben Hurley, Michele A’Court, Jeremy Elwood, Jan Maree and more will stand up for the Hutt and deliver their best.

Make sure your dinner party ends early and take your seats for a night of frivolous fun.

Tickets: $25 adults, $22.50 concession, $22.50 for groups of 10 or more

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3 May, 7.30pm

classical expressions presents the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Conductor, Kenneth Young, clarinet soloist Philip Green and thirty NZSO musicians perform an attractive concert including NZ composer David Farquhar’s delightful ‘Ring Round the Moon” Suite, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Wagner’s ‘Siegfried Idyll’ - an ideal introductory programme to orchestral music. This is an Expressions promotion and is supported by the Community First Foundation

Tickets $30 adults, $25 concession, $10 children

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