Reunion relives the magic of the Sting
NETBALL fans are being asked to delve deep into their closets and dust off their old Southern Sting memorabilia.
This weekend, a remarkable sporting team...
Novel fundraiser makes a mark
NINE year old Ella McEwan simply wanted to help her granddad.
Five years ago Ella's grandfather, Ron McEwan, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
This year, without...
Slink processing restarts
ABOUT 50 seasonal jobs are expected to return to Mataura with a slink skin operation restarting in the Eastern Southland town this month.
Nationwide co-products...
This Week’s Express Wheels
Vehicle: 1956 International known as Jessie
Name: Bruce Marshall
From: Winton
When and why did you acquire it? About 30 years ago from my neighbour, Jessie Calder,...
Southern Sting a 10-year phenomenon
The champion Southern Sting netball era will be remembered this weekend at a reunion honouring 20 years since the Sting's formation. NATHAN BURDON covered...
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Up & Coming Events
Annual Mixed Media Exhibition
RIVERSDALE Arts is celebrating its 45th Annual Mixed Media Exhibition next month. Mixed media artists from throughout the country will exhibit their work. Various classes and events will also be held, and artist Janet de Wagt and cake maker Jude Taylor will also combine their talents to produce an edible artistry installation. Where: Riversdale Community […]
Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool
BASED on Peter Turner’s memoir, this film follows the spirited and passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame during the 1970s. Starring Annette Bening as Grahame and Jamie Bell as Turner. Where: SIT Centrestage, Don St When: Tuesday, July 24, 7pm Entry: Door sales for non-members $15. Door sales close […]
NZ String Quartet National Tour: Touring Points
JOIN the New Zealand String Quartet for a concert of ground-breaking works which have each taken the quartet genre in new directions. String Quartet in C, K465 is one of Mozart’s most brilliant and high-spirited works. Two short works by Webern will be featured, along with the first of Beethoven’s extraordinary Razumovsky quartets Where: Victoria […]
Operatunity: Golden Era of Musicals
MEET Operatunity’s newest artist, soprano Kelly Harris, who will perform songs from the likes of My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, The Student Prince and more alongside Sue Boland, John Cameron, Hamish McGregor, Rory Nolan, Stuart Coats and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones. Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill When: Friday, August 3, 11am Bookings: Phone 0508 266 237, […]
Live Music: The Highway Men and Ladies of Country
THE Highway Men and Ladies of Country combines the stagecraft of some of Southland’s best-known entertainers, performing songs which span genres and generations of country music styles. Featuring Bryan Townley, Ron Mitchell, Brendan Mason, Dene Allen, Bonnie Turner, Jo Ward and the Triple Shot Show Band. Where: Ascot Park Hotel When: July 28, 6pm. Tickets $75 […]
The Bootleg Beach Boys
FRESH from their sold-out world tour, The Bootleg Beach Boys have announced a 20-venue tour of New Zealand this July and August. A fully costumed show that takes you right from the very beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career will feature classic hits and cult favourites from California’s most famous band. Where: […]