Positive Invercargill man ‘an inspiration’
THEY do not come much more inspirational than Invercargill man Chris Dooley.
Mr Dooley's story is one of setback after setback, with a big dose...
A crafty solution
DIANA Abercrombie was frustrated by what she says is a lack of options available in Invercargill to display her and her mother's homemade soaps...
Lusty’s closing its doors
SOME of the shine is going out of Esk St with Southland owned-and-operated business Lusty's Showcase Jeweller set to close.
Owners Brian and Margaret Lusty...
Behind the wheel
Action from the Invercargill Kart Raceway last Sunday.
Photos: Dave Loudon Photography
Wilson no longer an enigma
James Wilson lines up a kick at goal during a Southland Stags game at Rugby Park in Invercargill this season.
IT would be easy to...
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Up & Coming Events
Sing Out Rocks!
THIS is the 75th year for one of the oldest traditions of city schools – ILT Invercargill Schools Sing Out. It features previous Southland Entertainer of the Year winner Simon Thompson as this year’s guest star. Join Thompson and the kids as they belt out some great rock classics under the talented direction of Sarah […]
Chamber Music
JUSTLY proclaimed “ones to watch”, Andrey Gugnin and Ioana Cristina Goicea took out the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition and the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, respectively. Together, this unbeatable duo will perform two programmes of lush Romantic and contemporary music. Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill When: Monday, September 24, 7.30pm Tickets: Available from TicketDirect
Exhibition
THE Artists of Southland present the Annual Art Exhibition Tuatapere next month. There will be an opportunity to meet artists and view some great local talent. Some of the artists will paint on site. Entries in the Western Districts Local Youth Art Competition will also be on display. This year’s theme is Old to New. […]
Film Society
DESCRIBED as a love letter to the life and career of Harry Dean Stanton, Lucky is the final performance of the late, great actor. The film tells the spiritual journey of Lucky, a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters in the town he lives in. Lucky finds himself at the end of his life and is […]
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Classical Hits
NEW Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Hits. Featuring a commission by New Zealand composer Gillian Whitehead, Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Schubert and Debussy. Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill When: Saturday, September 22, 7.30pm Tickets: Available from the Invercargill City Council booking office and TicketDirect
Last Night of the Proms
BRING out your Union Jack flags, the Last Night of the Proms returns. Presented by the Inner Wheel Club of Invercargill North, the fundraiser for Southland Hospice will be compered by Nathan Hughes and will feature up to 200 local performers, including Rebecca Ryan, Cheryl Anderson, Ascot Park Brass Band, Invercargill Symphonia and the 100+ Voice […]