10 THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006

www.waikatotimes.co.nz May Arts Diary

This Community Arts Diary is compiled by Lynne Robinson

t the end of the month an exciting Love of Red, paintings by Rebecca and Christine Graham, Arnold Wilson, Elizabeth Ellis, Freda Rankin new exhibition of contemporary Maori Kornman, The Little Red Gallery, 1373B Victoria St Kawharu, Pauline Yearbury, Mere Lodge, Ralph A Nth, behind Beerescourt shops. Hotere, Mark Tapsell, Muru Walters, Sandy Adsett, art opens at the Waikato Museum. Cath Brown, Oriwa Haddon, Katerina Mataira, Selwyn “Aukaha — 40 years on” features a group Until May 14, Pies, Bars and Graphs, the diagram as a tool for communication in visual arts, Ramp Wilson, Waikato Museum. of Maori artists who were considered Gallery, Collingwood St. trailblazers in 1966, with an exhibition of Until May 15, We’re in the Waikato, artists Jocelyn Music to your ears works that defied traditional carving and Hampton and Heather Bailey, The Empire Gallery, May 7, 2pm, Harmony Showcase, Waikato’s top weaving styles and opened the way for Empire St, Cambridge. harmony group, the Waikato Rivertones, also the contemporary art forms in Maori art. These Until May 20, Imprint, graphite works on paper by Paul Ellery Trio, the 2006 Waikato Young Women artists have since become iconic names in Carol Fletcher, works in which the image is IN rather in Harmony Chorus, Mighty River Harmony and the world of art, including Ralph Hotere, than ON the surface, Gallery East, 359 Grey St, women’s harmony quartet, Wisteria Lane, Wel Energy Hamilton East Academy of Performing Arts, Waikato University. Selwyn Muru, Sandy Adsett, Katerina Mataira, May 5, 6pm, violinist Lara Hall and Katherine Austin: Fred Graham, Cliff Whiting, Buck Nin, John Until May 20, Bernadette Ballantyne (winner of 2005 Mazda Emerging Artist Award), multi-media Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saens, Wel Energy Bevan Ford, Para Matchitt and Arnold Wilson. works, convey the gravity-less feeling that bodies Academy of Performing Arts, University. Student exhibitions and events feature this experience when they are underwater, Platform 01, May 6, 8pm,Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra, month, including ‘Oho Ake — Awakening above Tracs, 467 Victoria St. first concert of 2006 series, features the Aaron History Within Ourselves’ by students of Te Until May 21, Len Lin watercolour exhibition, Len Copland orchestral suite from the ballet Rodeo, Wananga o Aotearoa, photography at Paris Lin Gallery, 7 Collingwood St. Elgar’s Serenade for strings, Franck Symphony in D Minor, Founders Theatre. Café by students of St Peter’s School and Until May 28, SCAPE: sculpture in the landscapes, NZ artists, Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture May 11, 8pm, Nevine String Quartet (members of students performing scenes from NZSO) presented by Hamilton Chamber Music Shakespeare in the Waikato Sheilah Winn Park, 207 Scotsman Valley Rd, sign-posted from SH26 and SH1B. Society: Mozarts’ String Quartet in D K475, A Festival and the highly energetic and creative Until May 31, ‘Oho Ake-Awakening history within Ritchie’s String Quartet No 2 (2003), and Dvorak’s Stagechallenge at Founders Theatre. ourselves’, contemporary artworks by students from String Quartet in E flat, Op 51.Wel Energy Academy Te Wananga o Aotearoa, alongside artefacts that of Performing Arts, University. On exhibition inspired them, Te Awamutu Museum, Roche St. May 12, 8pm, Okta, contemporary music ensemble Until June 2, photographs by Helen Jones, The of University Music Dept and guests Tim Deighton Framing Workshop, 120 Silverdale Rd. (viola), Carrie Koffman (saxophone) and Richard Nunns, Wel Energy Academy of Performing Arts. Until June 5, 14 finalists of McCaw Lewis Chapman Art Award, administered by WSA, ArtsPost. May 25, 8pm, NZSO, James Judd, conductor; Julian LLoyd Webber, cello; Hamish McKeich, contra Until June 5, Waikato Society of Art’’ President’s bassoon: Cello Concerto, Elgar; Heavy Traffic for all media members’ show, ArtsPost. contra bassoon, Norris; Zemlinsky, The Mermaid, Until June 9, Group exhibition by Waikato Founders Theatre. contemporary artists, Habberley’s Design Studio, May 28, 2pm, Sunday Showcase, 10 local choirs, 28 Hunter St. Founders Theatre. Until June 16, exhibition by Waikato artists,Twin Rivers Art Centre, SH1, Ngaruawahia. Lunchtime Concerts Until June 25, Colleen Ryan-Priest, glass and May 4 and 18, 12.10pm, Museum concerts landscape artist, Waikato Museum. presented by Waikato University Music Department, Until July 16, Speed, dedicated to things that go Waikato Museum. fast. Waikato Museum. May 10, 1pm, Student performers; May 17, 1pm, Until October 15, A Tale to Tell, collection of Tim Deighton (violin) and Carrie Koffman (saxophone), narrative Victorian works from the Auckland Art accompanied by Lara Hall, Katherine Austin and Year 12 photography students from St Peter’s School, James Tennant, works by Mozart, Lutoslawski, Cambridge exhibit at Paris Café. Gallery Collections demonstrating the storytelling power of paintings, Waikato Museum. Chambers and Lodge; May 24, 1pm, Read Through May, artnexus exhibitions: Jean Horne, Gainsford, Florida-based NZ pianist, works by Marion Bailey, Robyn Douglas, Frankton Junction May 5 – 25, New works by Karla Stevenson, Opening Messiaen, Shostakovich and Schumann; May 31, Cafe, Commerce St; Theresa Cashmore, Grillers May 5, 7pm, Mixed Media Gallery, Casabella Lane. 1pm, Student performers, Gallagher Concert Restaurant, Victoria St; ARTnexus Members, Hillcrest May 13 – July 16, Waiclay, national competition Chamber, Wel Energy Academy of Performing Arts. Ralph Hotere’s painting, A Return to Sangro is included in the exhibition, “Aukaha – 40 years on”. Healthcare, cnr Cambridge Rd and Masters Ave; that challenges our thinking about the usefulness (1978, collection of Waikato Museum, image courtesy of Ralph Hotere.) Remembering Sylvia Woodward, a tribute to artnexus of the objects made with clay, Waikato Museum. ’n’ all that Jazz May 4 – 5, 6.45pm, Waikato Sheilah Winn Festival Margo: Mirth, Music, Mayhem; Margo O’Mahony, fellow painter, www.artnexus.co.nz May 22 - end July, exhibition by St Peter’s Year 12 May 19, 8pm, The Caitlin Smith Group, on tour with songs from new CD Aurere, Wel Energy Academy of Shakespeare in Schools, performed by secondary accompanied on piano by David O’Brien, exhibition Through May, My Many Moods, works by Bernie photography students, Paris Cafe, 27 Alexandra St. students: May 4, student-directed; May 5, teacher- of Margo’s art works (from 7.15pm), 20% of sales Kirkham; clay sculpture by Gary Nevin, quirky theme of Performing Arts, University. May 23 – June 3, installation by Barabara Smith directed, Waikato Diocesan School. to CanTeen and Child Cancer, Riverlea Theatre. of “bathing beauties”, Soul Gallery, 45 Ward St. which utilises the gallery space, translating historical May 28, 5pm, Nairobi Trio, Hamilton Jazz Society, Centennial Lounge, Te Rapa Racecourse. May 7, 2.30pm, Warbirds, presented by Napier’s May 22 – 23, 7pm, Stagechallenge with Waikato’s Through May, smoke-fired hand-made tiles and pianola music into a three dimensional sculptural Voicebox productions with Janeene Toner, Adrienne wall hangings in NZ themes by Bay of Plenty artist, experience, Platform 01, 467 Victoria St. top students, Founders Theatre. On Stage Fletcher, Nicole Taylor performing songs and stories May 24, Deb Webber, medium, Founders Theatre. Terri Redman; copper plate wall sculptures of geckos, May 23 – June 10, Russell Shaw, Figurative of the 1940s, Founders Theatre. sea-horses and fish by Dion Atkinson, Artmarket, Paintings, Gallery East, 359 Grey St, Hamilton East. Until May 13, 8pm, Tues – Sat; May 6 and 13, May 28, 8pm, Oddfellows Comedy Convoy, MC Moresby Ave, Waihi. also 2pm, Mikado, updated Gilbert and Sullivan May 13, 8pm, “Cliff Richards and the Shadows”, Jeremy Corbett and stand-up comedians on tour: May 27 – 28, 9am – 4pm, Calling all Quilts, Waikato featuring Jimmy Jermain as Cliff, Founders Theatre. Through May, master potter, Michael O’Donnell, Patchworkers and Quilters, Hamilton Gardens classic, Riverlea Theatre, Riverlea Rd. Te Radar (NZ), Rhod Gilbert (Wales), Sam Willis tile stories, bowls and vessels; artist Mischelle May 4, 7pm, Paula Ryan seminar, make stylish May 14, 8pm, Danny Bhoy, hottest comedian on (NZ), Charlie Pickering (Aust), Community Theatre. Pavilion, Cobham Dr. international scene, Founders Theatre. O’Donnell, acrylic and collage on canvas; Heritage May 27 – July 9, Aukaha – 40 years on, exhibition choices and develop your own personal brand, Showtime Gallery, Cambridge. Founders Theatre. May 18 – 21, 8pm; May 21, 2pm,The Magic of of works of Maori May 5 – 7, 10am – 10pm, (until 5pm Sunday) Through May, works by Robyn Ninnes, Gallery 547, contemporary artists, forty Hands on Waikato, Museum’s “Sci-Quest” show, by Cafe Five 47, Grey St, Hamilton East. years after their trail blazing local entertainment and guest Stephen Pride (US), Through May, paintings by Chrissie Looker; outdoor exhibition: Selwyn Muru, art and craft market (Sat, 10am – 4pm), two new metal sculptures by Nathan Hull, The Garden Art Para Matchitt, John Bevan rides, Waikato Events Centre. Studio and Lily Pad Café ,1242 Kaipaki Rd. Ford, Cliff Whiting, Clive Through May, Thurs-Sat, 10.30-3.30pm, For the Arlidge, Buck Nin, Fred Roll Camera May 26 – 28, 7pm – 7pm, The 48 Hours Frenzied Film Making Competition, NZ’s largest film making NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA contest, launch Sky Riverside Casino, www.48hours.co.nz ELGAR Cello Concerto NORRIS Heavy Traffic for Hamilton Film Society Screenings at Victoria Cinema Contra Bassoon May 2, 8pm, Yellow Ticket, early talkie (1931) set ZEMLINSKY The Mermaid in pre-revolutionary Russia, Lionel Barrymore and JAMES JUDD Conductor young Laurence Olivier . JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER Cello May 9, 8pm, Photos to Send, retraces 1954 travels HAMISH MCKEICH Contra Bassoon in Ireland of Dorothea Lange whose photographs appeared in Life magazine; Figures in Landscape, Thursday 25 May 8pm fascinating glimpse into the abstract works of the Preconcert talk 7.15pm British sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Hamilton Founders Theatre May 16, 8pm, Lightning Over Water, poignant last film by Nicholas Ray.

Book at TicketDirect Tickets from $20. Students, May 23, 8pm, For Me and my Gal, Gene Kelly’s seniors & community service card holders-$12.50 TAKE THE CONCERT COACH debut in 1942 film and his first co-starring role with RUSH tickets from TicketDirect outlets on concert day until 30mins before concert start time ID re- ph 0800 479 674 for details Judy Garland. 0800 479 674 quired and offer subject to availability. Service fee www.nzso.co.nz applies. Programmes & artists subject to change. May 30, 8pm, Showboat, 1936 version with the subsequently blacklisted and maligned Paul Robeson singing “Old Man River”. JLW201 Talk May 22, 8pm, Friends of Hamilton Public Library Association present John Robson from University of Waikato: “How the other 2% live: observations of a guest lecturer on a cruise ship”, follows AGM at 7.30pm, Level 2 Tutorial Room, University Library, Gate 5, Hillcrest Rd. Markets and Fairs May 7, 10am – 4pm, Matangi School arts and craft fair, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion. May 7 and May 21, 8am – 12, Hamilton Farmers’ Market, WINTEC carpark, Tristram/Collingwood St. May 13, Dutch Cultural Day, Netherville Hall, 4 Admiral Cres, Flagstaff. May 14, 9am – 1pm, Whaingaroa Creative Market, Old School Art Centre, Stewart St, Raglan. May 14, 10am – 2pm, 2nd Sunday@Southend market, ArtsPost/Waikato Museum. May 20, 8.30am – 1.30pm, Tamahere Country Market, St Stephen’s Church. May 27, 8.00am – 1.00pm, Arawata Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts, St John’s Anglican Church grounds, Arawata St, Te Awamutu. June 30, closing date for entries for 2006 Waikato, King Country, Thames Valley, White Pages Art Award, www.whitepagesart.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE EARLIER DEADLINE FOR JUNE ARTS DIARY. If you would like an event listed please send details by May 17 to [email protected] “The Child Within” is one of the paintings by Bernie Kirkham in her exhibition at Soul Galley.