With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.

There's something to shout about at Auckland Art Gallery, writes TJ McNamara.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

The rhythms and patterns are strong in the RNZ Ballet's latest show, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

Graffiti artist Dan Tippett on how he got into scene and influences on his work

Artist Dan Tippett is a maestro of the spray can.

Warwick Brown sold the collection to free up space and capital to continue collecting

An opportunity for local artists to combine creativity and conservation is unveiled today.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

Catherine Chidgey was years into writing her fourth novel but tore it up and started again

Don Binney painting sells for record price of $534,625.

The naming of award-winning authors begins the Auckland Writers Festival for 2017.

With no formal training, Rob Tucker is an outsider artist but he's making global inroads.

Italy gets taste of New Zealand as Lisa Reihana's art opens at Venice Art Biennale.

A new Selected Poems marks Ian Wedde as one of our finest poets

Our first Pasifika African play is a powerful coming-of-age tale, writes Dione Joseph.

Rhana Devenport talks frocks and funding with Kim Knight.

Author Jenny Pattrick again jumps back in time to reveal amazing feat in our history.

"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."

Author Lauren Child explains how writing Clarice Bean led to a teen detective series.

Weekend reviewers give their top picks for what to see at the Auckland Writers Festival.

The books which have inspired honoured New Zealand writer, Dame Fiona Kidman.

William Dart takes a listen to contemporary Latin America composers.

Auckland has new classical concert initiative that's proving popular,writes William Dart.