summerarts festival2015WHAKATANE

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Acknowledgements:Summer Arts photographyColin and Jill HarlandSven Carlsson Andrew TaylorTaken from Summer Arts Events Jan / Feb 2014

Publication: Heather Hourigan

For further details and updates about these events, please refer to the website

www.artswhakatane.co.nz

Welcome to our Annual Summer Arts Festival.

Each year Summer Arts commences afresh with a bunch of volunteers who willingly dedicate their time into the multi faceted arms of arts in our com-munity. They analyse past events, take note, and make improvements in their determination to create an even better Summer Arts Festival.

It requires drawing together multiple disciplines and personalities and just getting a semblance of order for some events can be a mission in itself! Despite, at times, overwhelming odds this committee boxes on and creates order out of what might otherwise have been chaos.

I take this opportunity to thank that amazing committee of volunteers and in particular our Co-ordinator Heather Hourigan.

May you all enjoy the wonderful events on offer in this 2015 Summer Arts Festival

Scott JarrettChairman Arts Whakatane

Music

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award for Painting and Drawing: p.8, p.14 and p.16Student Art Folios: p.9Adrienne Ranson Art Classes: p.10

Dance Carnival: p.5

Shakespeare in the Park: p.11

Met Opera Films: p.18

Sculpture Symposium: p.6David Poole 3D Art: p.10

Summer Serenade: p.4Summer Opera Concert: p.7Live Outdoor Music and Song: p.9Jazz in the Park: p.12 & p.13Organ Revelation: p.15A Bunch of Fives: p.17

Floor talks on Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award: January p.9, February p.14, March p.16

Te kōputu Summer Series: February p.14, March p.16

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Sculpture

Art

Public Programmes

Film

Outdoor Theatre

Dance

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January Summary 2015Tue 13th Jan: Artists - Last day to submit entry forms for Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award

Fri 16th Jan: Sculpture Symposium begins on the Riverbank near the Yacht Club.

Fri 16th Jan: 7.00pm Summer Serenade Church of St George and St John, 30 Domain Rd.

Sat Jan 17th : 4.00pm Dance Carnival and Official Summer Arts Festival Opening At the New Strand Plaza, ‘The Gap’.

Mon Jan 19th : Receiving Works Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award - (Rear entrance of Library and Exhibiton Centre at the service lane)

Friday 23rd Jan: 7.00pm Opening and award presentations for Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award. Then daily until 22nd March, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sat 24th Jan: 11.00am Public Programmes; Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award Floor Talk: Matthew Browne, Judge of the Award, Opus Gallery, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sat 24th Jan: 7.30pm Summer Opera; Church of St George and St John, Mon 26th Jan: 4.00pm Summer Opera; Church of St George and St John, 30 Domain Rd. (Two performances).

Mon 26th Jan: 11.00am Public Programmes; Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award Floor Talk : Hamish Pettengell, Opus Gallery, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Mon 26th Jan: Sculpture Symposium on the Riverbank ends today.

Mon 26th Jan: Student Art Folios ; Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre. On display through to Sat 31st Jan.

Summer SerenadeCoral Nicholson and Adele Dixon Friday 16th January 7.00pm Church of St George and St John, 30 Domain Rd.Flautist Adele Dixon, and pianist Coral Nicholson, are graduate and final year students from the University of Waikato’s music programme. They will be performing an exciting repertoire of classics and contemporary flute and piano music.Come along and enjoy an evening of superb music!

Tickets available from 1XX and remaining tickets available at the door on the night. $15 per person, or $10 per person for groups of 3 or more.

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January 2015Summer Arts Festival Official Opening

Dance Carnival

Saturday 17th Jan at 4.00pmOutdoors at the New Strand Plaza ‘The Gap’

Dance Carnival is an exciting new event where there will be many groups performing.

Dance styles include; Hip Hop, Israeli, Belly, Scottish, Jazz ballet, Tango and Japanese Drumming. Directed by Jane Steane

Entry Free - Bring a chair and a camera to capture this unique event.

Israeli Dancers 2014 Jane Steane 2014

Belly Dancers 2014

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Sculpture on the RiverbankStarts: Fri Jan 16th - Finishes: Mon Jan 26th

January 2015

By the Yacht Club

Floor Talks on Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Exhibition January Sat 24th Jan, 11am - (Judge) Matthew BrowneMon 26th Jan, 11am -

School Art Displays

Little Orchard Activity RoomTe kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibtion Centre

Julia Anne MilinSoprano

Rosemary BarnesPianist Benson Wilson

Baritone

Kayla CollingwoodMezzo-soprano

Filipe Manu Tenor

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Two special performances of ‘Summer Opera’

Arts Whakatane takes great pride in presenting classic operatic arias and ensembles from four truly wonderful opera performers.

Exciting New York based soprano Julia Anne Milin is joined by Benson Wilson, (Baritone), Kayla Collingwood (Mezzo) and Filipe Manu (Tenor)

They are accompanied by one of NZ’s most respected opera pianists, Rosemary Barnes.

When : Saturday 24th January at 7.30pm &Monday 26th January at 4.00pm

Where : Church of St George and St John Church, 30 Domain Rd, Whakatāne.

Cost : $35 adults, Tickets available now from The Good Life, The Strand. (Cash sales only.)

If you are out of town and require tickets.email: hghourigan@gmail.com

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Benson WilsonBaritone

Filipe Manu Tenor

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Awardfor Painting and Drawing

Artists entering paintings : Entries close - Tuesday 13th January 2015refer to www.mollymorpethcanaday.co.nz

Judge - Matthew Browne (Auckland)

Opening and announcement of winners When - Friday 23rd January 8.00pm (preview from 7.00pm)Where - Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition CentreCost: $25 - Ticket entry. Tickets available at ‘The Good Life’, The Strand, Whakatāne. Please note : Ticket numbers strictly limited, so be sure to secure your ticket early.

Exhibition Open for Viewing Daily from Saturday 24th January and closing on Sunday 22nd March 2015

Hours : Weekdays : 9.00 am - 5.00 pmAnniversary weekend,Sat 24th, Sun 25th & Mon 26th January: 10.00 am - 5.00 pmAll other weekends, Sat and Sun: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Where: Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre,Kakahoroa Drive, Whakatāne.Cost: Donation

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Major prize winner - Peter Miller Jan 2014

Merit award winner - Jack Trolove 2014

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award for Painting and Drawing Jan 2014

Mary Hall and Morley West taking a close look - Jan 2014

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January 2015Live Outdoor Music

Saturday 17th January 10.30 am onwards

Saturday 24th January 10.30 am onwards

Outside Baxters Cafe on The Strand.

Tracey Tidd Feb 2014

Public Programmes

Floor Talks on Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award Exhibition

Where : Meet in Opus Gallery Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre on dates below for a guided insight into the selected paintingsCost - Free

Saturday 24 January 11am : Matthew Browne – Judge of the 2015 Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award.

Monday 26 January 11am : Hamish Pettengell – Team Leader Museum & Arts, Whakatāne District Council

Rose-Eve Sadler - Photography

Student Art Folio Displays Selected Secondary School NCEA folders from Whakatāne District.

On display Monday 26th January through to Saturday 31st JanuaryWhere: Little Orchard Activity RoomTe kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Bailea Twomey 2014

Tom Bayliss Feb 2014

Ian Lysaght Feb 2014

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Sun 1st Feb: Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award. Continues through to 22nd March, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.Weekday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Sat and Sun, 10.00 am - 2.00pm.

Sun 1st Feb: 11.00am Public Programmes,Te kōputu Summer Series: Joe Harawira; Little Orchard Activity room, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Mon 2nd Feb: Art Classes with Adrienne Ranson begin. St Davids Church Hall, College Rd, Edgecumbe.

Sat 7th Feb: 7.00pm Shakespeare in the Park: Othello Outdoor Riverbank Amphitheatre.

Sun 8th Feb: 11.00am Public Programmes, Floor Talk, Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award : Patricia Long; Opus Gallery, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sat 14th Feb: 5.00 pm Jazz in the Park, Whakatane Rose Garden (Alternative wet weather venue Sun 15th or Sat 21st Feb. Notice posted on www.artswhakatane.co.nz or listen to Radio 1XX)

Sun 15th Feb: 11.00am Public Programmes,Te kōputu Summer Series: Ben Pearce; Little Orchard Activity room, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sun 22nd Feb: 11.00am Public Programmes, Floor Talk, Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award: Mandy Hague; Opus Gallery, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sun 22nd Feb: 4.00pm Organ Revelation; Whakatane Little Theatre, Memorial Complex

February Summary 2015

David Poole Art Studio

Open days during February

14th & 15th Feb 21st & 22nd Feb Hours: 10.0am – 4pm 137 Harbour Rd, Ohope

Art Classes with Adrienne Ranson

St Davids Church Hall, College Rd,Edgecumbe.Beginning 2nd February 2015 weekly Mondays 9am-12pm. Develop your painting and drawing skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome.To enrol contact ph 07 3070595 or adrienneranson@actrix.co.nz

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Shakespeare in the Park

Saturday 7th February at 7.00pm

Shakespeare Outside Theatre Company returns to Whakatāne to present

‘Othello’

“ .....yet that I put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong that judgment cannot cure.” So says Iago and sets about to do it. He is angry that he has been passed over for a position he believes he should have had,he is jealous of the man who has it. He convinces himself that he has just cause to punish those who have overlooked him. His tools are jealousy and anger and he brings about the downfall of an honest and vigorous man and the deaths of other innocent people. Poison does not have to be drunk, it canbe poured into the ear and have the same effect. Shakespeare has created twounforgetable characters in Othello and Iago. He warns us to be careful who we depend on and urges us to communicate with open heart and ears with those we love.”

Where : Riverside Amphitheatre (Whakatāne Little Theatre, Short St, if wet)

Check out Arts Whakatāne website if in doubtwww.artswhakatane.co.nz

Cost: $5 per adult, children freeBring a picnic and enjoy an evening of the best of the bard under the stars.

February 2015

The Merchant of Venice Feb 2014

The Merchant of Venice Feb 2014

Photography by Colin and Jill Harland taken at Shalespeare in the Park ‘The Merchant of Venice’ Feb 2014

The Merchant of Venice Feb 2014

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February 2015The Fresh Market Jazz in the Park Saturday 14th Feb 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Jazz in the ParkFeb 2014

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February 2015

The Fresh Market Jazz in the Park

Featuring: The Sunshine Capital Big Band & Guests

The Sunshine Capital Big Band will be a treat in store! The band has been formed to present this popular annual Jazz in the Park event .

A variety of Jazz styles including; Swing, Funk, Rock, Latin and Ballads will be presented by a true Jazz ensemble 35 piece “Big Band”. Directed by Alan Spence.

Several guest vocalists and vocal groups will also be accompanied by the Sunshine Capital Big Band.

Bring a picnic and sit back and enjoy the music or dance the evening away.

Guaranteed friends and family entertainment

When: Saturday 14th February 5pm – 8pmWhere: Whakatāne Rose Garden, McGarvey RoadCost: $5 per adult, children free

Note: If wet, alternative date Sunday 15th Feb or Saturday 21st Feb

Check www.artswhakatane.co.nz or listen to 1XX if weather is in doubt.

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February 2015Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award forPainting and Drawing continues during February

Public Programmes:Te kōputu Summer Series FebruaryAn opportunity to listen to outstanding presenters on many aspects of art. Please note the dates below

Sun 1st February 11am Joe Harawira (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngai te Rangi, Ngati Awa) shares some of his experiences from over three decades of travelling the globe as a guest at oratory and indigenous storytelling festivals.

Sunday 15th February 11am Ben Pearce : Winner of the 2014 Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Sculpture Award, talks about his arts practice; and his ‘day-job’ working with furniture designer David Trubridge.

Where : Little Orchard Activity Room, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition CentreCost: Free

Public ProgrammesFloor Talks on Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Exhibition - February

Meet in the Opus Gallery Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition CentreCost: Free

Sun 8th February, 11am: Patricia Long

Sun 22nd February, 11am: Mandy Hague

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Exhibition Open for Viewing

Hours : Weekdays : 9.00 am - 5.00 pmWeekends, Sat and Sun: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Where: Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre

Cost: Donation

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Organ Revelation Presented by Whakatāne Music Society Sunday 22nd February at 4.00pm

February 2015

Leading NZ organist, John Wells, explores the wide world of organ music and offers a ‘hands-on’ experience after the concert.(Duration 90 mins)

VENUE: Whakatāne Little Theatre, Short Street.BOOKINGS: After 30th January, The Good Life, 194 The Strand, Whakatāne www.eventfinder.co.nzMORE INFORMATION: (07) 308 0215 or whkmusicsoc@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook.

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March Summary 2015Sun 1st March: Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award Exhibition continues and closes at 2.00pm on Sunday 22nd March.

Sun 1st March: 11.00am Public Programmes, Te Koputu Summer Series: John Gow, Little Orchard Activity room, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sun 8th March: 11.00am Public Programmes, Floor Talk, Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award : Heather Hourigan, Opus Gallery, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Sun 8th March: 2.00pm Met Opera Film ‘The Barber of Seville’ Whakamax Cinema.

Sat 14th March: Broadway and Beyond : 7.00pmThe Church of St George and St John Church, 30 Domain Rd.

Sat 21st March: 5.00pm A Bunch of Fives: Helen Medlyn and Rosemary Barnes Church of St George and St John, 30 Domain Rd.

Sun 22nd March: 2.00pm Met Opera Film ‘Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg’ Whakamax Cinema.

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award forPainting and Drawing Exhibition continues during March and closes on Sunday 22nd March

Public Programmes,Te kōputu Summer Series

An opportunity to listen to outstanding presenters on aspects of art.

Sun 1st March: 11am : John Gow With 30 years of experience in the art industry, John Gow - Director of Gow Langsford Gallery and John Leech Gallery - is well-placed to shares insights on ‘a day in the life of an art dealer’. This speech will encapsulate the relationships with artists, clients, museums and support people within the art industry and how these relationships become the business of art.

Where : Little Orchard Activity Room, Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition CentreCost: Free

Public ProgrammesFloor Talk on Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Exhibition - MarchMeet in the Opus Gallery Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre

Sun 8th Mar: 11am: Heather Hourigan

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award Exhibition Open for Viewing Hours : Weekdays : 9.00 am - 5.00 pmWeekends, Sat and Sun: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Where: Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition CentreCost: Donation

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Saturday March 21st - 5.00 pmChurch of St George and St John“A Bunch of Fives” HELEN MEDLYN mezzo ROSEMARY BARNES piano

“Rosemary Barnes (pianist) and I have created this recital called “A Bunch of Fives”, which is a group of five song cycles, each consisting of five songs. The recital is - in a way - a “language sandwich”... We start with “Let Us Garlands Bring”, a cycle which features five well-known songs from Shakespearean plays put to the glorious music of Gerald Finzi. Next we add a little French flavour in the form of Ravel’s “Cinq Melodies Populaires Grecques”, a cycle of five short folk songs with words translated from the Greek by Calvocoressi. The ‘meat’ in the language sandwich of the recital is Wagner’s “Wesendonck Lieder”. Here are five wistful poems by Mathilde Wesendonck wrapped, by Wagner, in a chromatic-harmonic style of music which, later, was to pervade his opera, “Tristan and Isolde”. The other side of the sandwich is, again, French and English. Firstly, Poulenc’s “Banalites”, five songs of travel based on the characterful and colourful poems of Guillaume Apollinaire; and, lastly, a taste of America, with Leonard Bernstein’s quirky and fun “I Hate Music...!”, a cycle of “five kid songs” with words by the composer. Our recital is approximately one hour in duration with no interval.Rosie and I have long wanted to do this recital, but have not had the opportunity until now because of our busy schedules, however - twelve years after our initial discussion about doing this - we are happy to be finally putting it together.” Helen Medlyn

An enthralling hour of song performed by two of New Zealand’s favourite concert artists.

March 2015Saturday 14th March at 7.00pm“Broadway and Beyond”Church of St George and St John, 30 Domain RdScott Braid Vocal Studios in support of Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty, presents an evening of song, from Broadway favourites, to cross-over Classical through to Contemporary. Something for everyone!! Performed by talented Whakatane locals in support of the Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty Tickets will be available at Hospice Shops – 109 The Strand Whakatane & 105 Church Street, Opotiki.

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Cinema - Metropolitan Opera Whakamax Cinema - The Strand, Whakatāne

Rossini - The Barber of Saville Runtime: Approx 210mins SUN 8th March - 2pm The Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy – featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera – stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself. Michele Mariotti conducts the vivid and tuneful score.

Wagner - DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERGRuntime: Approx 360mins SUN 22nd March 2pm

James Levine conducts Wagner’s grand human drama Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in its first-ever Live in HD performance. Johan Reuter stars as Hans Sachs, with Johan Botha as Walther, Annette Dasch as Eva, Karen Cargill as Magdalene, Paul Appleby as David, Johannes Martin Kränzle in his Met debut as Beckmesser, and Hans-Peter König as Pogner.

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A New Award in the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award. “The Judges Prize”

Supporting Molly Morpeth Canaday Art AwardCraigs Investment Partners Award

(FRAMES) by Daniel

Pullar Family Trust

Arts Whakatāne is grateful for all support that keeps our arts programmes thriving.THANK YOU.

Merit Award Sponsors in the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award.

Whakatāne Society of Arts and Craft Inc.

Hon. Anne Tolley MP

Ross and Kay Boreham

Molly Morpeth Canaday TrustMajor sponsor for the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award.

mmcmolly morpeth canaday

Gallery Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope Beach

Grant in support of Summer Opera 2015

Jazz in the Park sponsorship

Major funding Summer Arts

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Publication acknowledgementsCompiling - Heather HouriganPhotography - Colin and Jill Harland, Sven Carlson, Heather HouriganTaken from 2013 Summer Arts images

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