Karaoke
Fridays at Breakers’ Jandal Bar.
Shihad’s Jon Toogood solo
Friday, Smash Palace 7pm. Rock ‘n’ roll lifer Toogood will provide an explosive night of songs and stories. Tickets $50, https://tinyurl.com/32rwtchp.
Summer Soundcheck
Saturday November 25, Smash Palace at 8pm. Everyone with advance tickets will go into a draw to win one of three day passes to R&V. There will be three zones. The summer kick-off event will feature Sweet Mix Kids, Brazilbeat, DJose, Geeez, and Peta Norris. Tickets $16.81 at https://tinyurl.com/yc5chx2y
Image of the Future
A Mātai Medical Research Institute mini-symposium. Join global expert in science and community leaders for a transformative event, shaping a brighter future together. War Memorial Theatre. Thursday, November 23 8.30am to 6.30pm. Friday, November 24, 9am to 7pm. Register at eventbrite.co.nz.
Emptying out the Studio
Saturday and Sunday at Lysnar House. Norman Maclean will have about 50 of his works up for sale. To see such a varied body of work in one exhibition is a rare treat and one people should be sure to see. The show runs from 10am to 4pm each day.
Faces of the Coast art auction
Forty-10 Cafe, 14 Lowe Street. Friday November 24, from 5pm to 8pm. In loving Memory of Danny Taniora Carse. The aim of this exhibition is to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention and mental health.️ Art works are still being accepted for this charity auction.
Wild Tribal Gisborne
A three-day event featuring bellydancing, including elements of sword work, fire and flow. Hosted by Wild Earth Studio and Christine Haviland of Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance format Master Teacher and director of The Spirit Inc in Auckland. Contact Kelly 022 079 2213 wildearthstudionz@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/WildEarthStudio/ or https://tinyurl.com/4ajypyhn
Fun Dancing
Gisborne monthly dance. Saturday November 25. Enjoy an evening of modern sequence and social ballroom dancing. St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden Street, 7.30pm-10.30pm, $10 entry including supper, ph Kev or Isabel 867 0074 or 021 181 02414.
Accordian player Maurice Jones
World acclaimed accordian musician will play at the Salvation Army citadel, 389 Gladstone Road on Saturday at 1.30pm to raise money for Alzheimers Gisborne.
Gisborne Art Market
Largest outdoor arts and crafts market in Gisborne. Sunday, December 3. Local artisans sell their handmade creations at Marina Park, 9.30am-1.30pm.
VISUAL ARTS
Maiko Lewis-Whaanga’s Breathe
The exhibition will be on display at the Tairāwhiti Museum until Sunday December 3. Connecting to her heritage, Maiko draws upon a Japanese aesthetic, Shibumi, a concept based around simplicity, refinement, harmony, and balance. Wabi Sabi is another aesthetic that Maiko is learning to embrace; beauty found in imperfection and impermanence.
The Millard Studio
Tairāwhiti Museum until Sunday January 28. This exhibition displays many fine portraits taken in the early 1900s, costumes of the time, significant locals and groups are reprinted in large format to show their glamour and detail. The Millard studio was established in 1915.
Rima Tekau - Melanie Tahata
Rima Tekau is a sharing and expression of whānaungatanga, of toi Māori and most importantly, aroha. Sharing this milestone in her creative life-path, multi-disciplinary artist Melanie
Tahata has curated a solo exhibition of whānau archives alongside a selection of older and recent works. Ends December 10.
Purapura Whetu - Michelle Hinekura Kerr
Tairāwhiti Museum, exhibition is made up of woven sculptures that recall the ancestral stories of the whānau mārama, the celestial family of light. Ends Nov 26.
He Kākahu Rerehua — The Uplifting Wind
He Kākahu Rerehua |The Uplifting Wind weaves together an exhibition, collection care project and wānanga in one space.
Reveal - Sally M Gaddum
Original acrylic works with limited edition Giclee Prints. Matawhero Wine Cellar Door Art Gallery, 189 Riverpoint Road, Gisborne. Ends December 15. Ph: 027 657 1735 or s.m.gaddum@gmail.com
