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Down Wharf Street and across The Strand, came Hairy Maclary to play with his gang...

Everyone’s favourite gang of furry friends will grace Tauranga’s waterfront in two months’ time.

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust (TECT) have agreed to fund the fi nal $85,000 required to bring the Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculptures to the Tauranga waterfront. We are extremely grateful to TECT who have been involved with the project from the very beginning as The Foundation Partner.

The bronze sculptures, created by Brigitte Wuest, are of Hairy Maclary and eight of his friends – Scarface Claw, Slinky Malinki, Hercules Morse, Muffi n McLay, Bottomley Potts, Schnitzel von Krumm, Bitzer Maloney and Zachary Quack – and will be located on the waterfront next to the playground. The installation will start on Tuesday, 2 June, and the sculptures will be unveiled in July.

TECT Chairman Bill Holland said he was pleased the project is nearing completion. “From the outset TECT recognised the potential benefi t to Tauranga of the Hairy Maclary sculptures and we came on board as The Foundation Partner. I am delighted that with the help of Tauranga City Council we have been able to help make this dream a reality.”

Other major funders include City Care, the Tourism Facilities Grant and a collective donation from three of our local Rotary Clubs - along with support from Tauranga City Council who are equally pleased to see the project come to fruition on the waterfront.

These larger-than-life sculptures will bring Dame Lynley Dodd’s much loved children's book characters to life and create a lasting legacy for generations to enjoy - we can't wait to see them gracing the Tauranga waterfront for everyone to enjoy.

THANK YOU to you all - donors large and small - we couldn't have done this without you!

Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell, Chief Executive

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Contents

04 Hairy Maclary05 Polytech Student Profi le06 Tarnished Frocks and Divas07 TEDx08 Tauranga Libraries09 Little Big Events10 Tauranga Art Gallery11 Creative Tauranga Galleries12 Gift Gallery13 Katikati Theatre Film Society14 BOP Symphonia Tauranga Society of Artists15 16th Avenue Theatre 16 Charmaine Marinovich Put Some Colour in Your Life17 Waipuna Hospice Concert18 Tauranga Farmers Market19 Baycourt

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"I have to pinch myself," the 73-year-old tells the Bay of Plenty Times.

"I can't believe that I'm going to have my own characters on the waterfront ... It's very exciting."

Creative Tauranga announced recntly that it had reached the $660,000 fundraising target needed to complete the installation of nine sculptures of Hairy Maclary and friends on the waterfront.

The playful dog, cat and bird sculptures will stand in a cobbled garden next to the children's playground on The Strand and are due to be unveiled in the July school holidays.

Dame Lynley reveals that the project has also received royal recognition from Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, who met Dame Lynley in 2012 and wrote to her recently after receiving a copy of her biography.

"She said she was very excited about the sculptures and how she would like to see them one day," Dame Lynley says.

The author and illustrator has done a painting of Hairy Maclary for Camilla, and in her thank you card, Camilla says the painting has become a family treasure. "She said her family fight over it and it has to be six months in one place and six months in another."

Dame Lynley's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and she says she is always overcome to think "the silly little things" she writes at her quiet country home in Pyes Pa have attracted such legions of fans.

The sculpture installation has been touted as an equivalent drawcard for Tauranga to Beatrix Potter in the Lake District of England and although Dame Lynley says she is yet to grasp the fact it will likely draw overseas fans, she hopes the city reaps the rewards because the project has only come to fruition through "the huge generosity of the community".

The whole thing has been astonishing ... I'm very, very touched and terribly humbled by the whole business."

The project is led by Creative Tauranga and funding has come from TECT, City Care, Tauranga City Council, the Government's Tourism Facilities Grant, local rotary clubs and businesses, as well as individuals in New Zealand and overseas.

Kindergartens and cruise ship passengers are among those who have donated money.

Dame Lynley was approached with the idea by Creative Tauranga chief executive Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell in 2009.

After a few early delays, the sculptures were created over a year, during which time Dame Lynley worked closely with sculptor Brigitte Wuest to bring the designs to life.

"We had a lot of fun discussions about eyes and tails, and trying to figure out how to do [the dalmatian dog] Bottomley Potts' spots in bronze and all one colour."

Although they are one-third bigger than life size, the two dog sculptures have attracted attention from real dogs who have wandered inside and sniffed the bronzes.

"They must be so disappointed," Dame Lynley says. "It's going to be hilarious watching on the waterfront."

The installation will be "a typical scenario" involving the six dogs from the Hairy Maclary series, duckling Zachary Quack and scary cat Scarface Claw.

Dame Lynley has plenty more ideas for stories, but is not sure whether there will be another in the Hairy Maclary series, saying promotional work involving the roguish black pooch keeps her permanently busy.

'"Managing Hairy Maclary and hanging on to his tail takes a lot of time," the grandmother-of-two says with a laugh.

Hairy Maclary on the way to The Strand Juliet Rowan

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd is delighted bronze sculptures of her beloved storybook characters will

soon take pride of place on Tauranga's waterfront.

Photo Murray Lloyd

Photo Murray Lloyd

Photo Murray Lloyd

Photo George Novak

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During my fi rst year of being on the BCI I managed to get a lot of freelance work photographing local events, weddings, fashion shows, sporting events and so on. I also worked with several clothing labels in producing videos for their web based advertising campaigns. Getting this experience behind me, has meant that I have been able to make a name for myself around the respected industries, enough to be sought out for work. Gaining a reputation, being responsible on the job and delivering what is asked of you means you do get asked back.

Once I graduate at the end of next year, I am aiming to proceed in the world of graphic design and web development and coding; providing the ability to continue my photography as a hobby that pays but not totally depending on it as I would like to keep the fun aspect to it. One day I would like to solely focus on providing a mobile photography and videography service. This will happen in time but as I do also enjoy the world of coding and creation, I want to see how far I can go in that fi eld.

I was always out and about with a camera, shooting just about everything that capitivated me, particularly

action sports like freestyle BMX and skating.

BCI student profileScott White

One of the best things within the BCI degree is the support and friendships you make along the way. The tutors are amazing people and go out of their way to make sure you are on track with your work and in life, and the friends you make from the other students eventually become an extension of family. Everyone has so much to off er, there are so many diff erent skills and expertise within the group, you get to collaborate with all disciplines, network and share knowledge. I love it!

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TF&D Cast chosen Liz French

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It was also a time, to revisit the reason for Tarnished Frocks and Divas and the way it has gone from strength to strength. Chairperson Anne Pankhurst introduced the Trustees and then outlined the ethos that drives the show…

THE VISION

To empower women by providing a revolutionary platform of self discovery, inspiration and creative expression that unites a community and embraces a nation.

THE MISSION

To create and deliver New Zealand’s leading “Theatre on the Catwalk” retro and revamped fashion performance that will be the feature of a month-long celebration of women.

Proudly staged biennially in Tauranga, Tarnished Frocks and Divas is committed to featuring women over 40. The event is a volunteer based performance that aims to enrich lives by inspiring people to challenge themselves, create new goals and be a positive infl uence on family, friends and the wider community.

Anne pointed out that it is not a fashion show but genuine catwalk theatre. All the designs, which must be retro or revamped, are theatre and woven into the story.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our guiding principles of trust and integrity are deeply rooted in the history of Tarnished Frocks and Divas.

The hallmarks of our culture are to value, respect and appreciate others and support leadership, teamwork and collaboration. The organisation is founded on transparent teamwork where each individual is accountable for contributing to the overall success of the show.

Above all, we are passionate about what we deliver and have fun doing it every step of the way.

Then it was time to loosen up and have some fun. The women were put in a huge circle and asked to each step forward, say their name and execute a short movement. Then the entire group had to copy that woman’s steps (or star jumps, or splits or all sorts of exuberances!). It certainly broke the ice.

Then, with musical director Aaron Saxon on the guitar, lead singers Delayne Ututaonga and Porina McLeod led the group in belting out a series of rousing songs, notably “We will Survive”.

Auditions for Tarnished Frocks and Divas 2015 proved that Tauranga women love it just as much as ever.

Over 100 women attended the auditions held at the ASB Events Centre. It was more than an audition. It

was an introduction to those new to the show (about 85% of the attendees) to just what they were signing

themselves up for, if successful.

The rest of the weekend was spent in the selection process for the actors, singers, dancers, models that make up the cast of a show which in total has 250 performers, dressers, backstage, hair designers – and this does not include the production team involved in all the other aspects of getting a show on stage; a show that has gone in fi ve events from an audience of 360 in Tauranga’s Cargo Shed to a sellout show at ASB Events Centre with 5,000 attendees.

The sixth show this year is aiming for an audience of 7,000 over the fi ve performances from 16-19 September.

Tickets are on sale from 2 June atwww.eventfi nda.co.nz or at Creative Tauranga, Willow Street.

Trustees (L-R) Anne Pankhurst, Kerry Lee, Tracy Preston-Lett

Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell, Denny Spee

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Yes TedXTauranga is back! From its fabulous first event in 2013 with 100 tickets sold, to last year’s sold-out event with 500 attendees to this year’s event looking set to sell out its’ 1000 tickets. It will be TedXTauranga’s biggest event thus far.

“Once you’ve gone TedXTauranga you never go back,” says head of the TedXTauranga team Sheldon Nesdale.

“And yes indeed, this will be its best yet," says chief organiser Sheldon Nesdale.

This year’s event will run on Saturday July 25th, organised by a dedicated team of volunteers over the past six months.

The theme of this year’s talks is Think, Thrive, Transform. It’s held over three basketball courts at ASB Arena converted to be a conference style space, and light refreshments are served throughout the day.

“We had more than 100 people audition to speak so the standard of the speakers is incredibly high."

"We have whittled the number down to 18 highly effective entertaining and thought provoking speakers."

“We are thrilled that 2010’s New Zealander of the Year inventor Sir Ray Avery will speak. (The remainder of the speakers were announced after this issue of CreativeBeat went to print).

TED is a non-profit organisation dedicated to spreading ideas, via the medium of short powerful talks. (TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged) Today it covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. There are close to 2000 TEDTalks available to watch online, and as of late 2012, TEDTalks had been watched more than one billion times worldwide.

Past TED speakers at international events have included the likes of Hilary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Bill Gates, and Bono alongside many Nobel Prize winners.

Ten speakers, each with a 15 minute slot to inspire, discussion and thought, over ten hours.

One ASB Arena and 1000 Bay of Plenty locals listening, talking and connecting.

TEDx Jody Hopkinson

TedX Talks are a part of TED. All around the world, volunteers put together independently-organised events in the spirit of ideas worth spreading.

At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

"It has become the event in Tauranga to network," explains Sheldon.

“It’s a chance to team-build for a day, and to listen to some magical speakers. To be excited about what’s happening in our thriving city. We know that this year’s theme will be more stimulating than ever: Think, Thrive, Transform.”

CreativeBeat will profile some of TedXTauranga’s speakers in its July issue.

Tickets are $85 and can be bought at www.eventfinder.co.nz.

Visit tedxtauranga.com to watch last year’s speakers; and for more information about this year’s event.

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Tauranga Libraries

Tauranga Library

Matariki is one of the most signifi cant celebrations in the Māori calendar, beginning at the fi rst New Moon after the Matariki star cluster appears over the horizon. In western astronomy this distinctive constellation is known as Pleiades but it holds special signifi cance to Māori as the star cluster was a navigational aid for Māori and an indicator of the upcoming seasons. This year’s celebrations promise to be bigger than ever with Tauranga City Libraries, Tauranga Art Gallery, Creative Tauranga and more joining their eff orts, making this year’s event a great opportunity to learn more about Māori culture – and a great opportunity to get creative!

2015 celebrations will be launched at Tauranga Art Gallery with a fashion show that includes contemporary Māori art and performances. Creations by renowned designers Shona Tawhiao, Jeanine Clarkin, Christopher Huia Woods will be featured alongside garments from Tauranga’s Bachelor of Creative Industries students. Shona Tawhiao is a world renowned designer who has showcased her work in Paris and London and it is very exciting to see a rare display of her work in her home town. As far as setting the tone for the rest of the festival, Te Ao Hou’s combination of fashion, live music, and performance looks to deliver the perfect opening note.

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Jo’el Komene perform using traditional Māori instruments so I fi nd the Taonga Rōreka workshops led by Jo’el to be particularly exciting. Jo’el is a master performer who has appeared on television and is considered one of New Zealand’s foremost koauau experts. The two workshops will off er in-depth detail about the various instruments, from their construction and appropriate protocols, to the genealogy and stories associated to them. As you create your own taonga pūoro you’ll get hands on advice from Jo’el, so endeavouring musicians should make the most of this unique opportunity.

Tauranga Moana’s Matariki celebrations will come to an end on July 18 with a demonstration from Master Chef 2014 winners Kasey and Karena Bird at Papamoa Library. Bay of Plenty grown, Kasey and Karena are editors of Mana Magazine, food contributors for the Herald on Sunday and defi ned by their creative approach to established recipes. Their highly anticipated fi rst cookbook ‘For the Love of’ has just been released in stores and this will give fans the chance to meet these talented sisters and get their copies signed. For those who like to get creative in the kitchen, this opportunity should prove irresistible.

Highlighting just three of the events that will take place over Matariki is diffi cult as this year’s programme is absolutely stuff ed. From the Uku and Beyond ceramics exhibit at Tauranga Art Gallery, weaving demonstrations at Creative Tauranga, to

Matariki Celebrations

the multiple kids holiday programmes, it is great to see this cities creative heartbeat is strong.

I’ve said it before that Tauranga City has no shortage of creative people doing creative things and this year’s festival proves just that. Making the most of what this city has to off er is important; events like these help make me feel connected to this place and it’s always rewarding to expand your horizons. I’d like to encourage non-Māori to make the most of this event too as a new point-of-view is always benefi cial to a creative mind.

You can pick up a programme from Tauranga City Libraries, Baycourt, Tauranga Art Gallery, EmployNZ or Creative Tauranga, or visit the Facebook page 'Matariki Tauranga Moana' to keep up-to-date on what's happening.

Matariki, or Māori New Year, celebrations begin soon and Tauranga has no shortage of activities marking

the important cultural event.

Daniel Petersen

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How was Tag Burger born?When we first started Tag Burger in 2012, it was still a relatively new phenomenon in Tauranga. We had one of the first food trucks that went from one area to another. Before we bought the truck (there were only 3 available in the whole of NZ at that time) we used to own Burger Wisconsin, but Tag Burger gave us the freedom to take our product to the public without the restrictions of a franchise.

Talk us through a typical day at Tag Burger - what do you get up to?The main reason we chose to serve food from a truck was because of its flexibility. For us here at Tag Burger, a typical day starts and ends with loading and unloading. Although we’ve streamlined the process, it’s still a damn early start and a full couple of day’s work before we even arrive for service.... sauces to make, salads

to prep, buns to cut.... but all this contributes to our theory of “fast food can be good food.”

What makes Tag Burger unitque?Most people conceive a great burger to be only about the beef... we believe its also about the bun! Unlike many burgers vying for the title of “the best,” our bun is not a brioche. We are happy with this, as a brioche bun gone wrong can end up way too sweet..... that’s just not our thing! Tag Burgers are unique in the way that the produce is the freshest available, the beef is the best angus possible, and of course our secret weapon the “Tag Sauce”.....a homemade, handed down receipe for that full on super “Caribbean injection!”

What do you love about what you do?For Tag Burger our passion is definitely the food and the people. We love the freedom to make our product

available to everyone regardless of where an event/market/festival etc is. We love that Tag Burger is a super fresh and quality product. We also love the creative vibrancy food trucks create, and believe our burgers go hand in hand with todays lifestyle of ethical fast food.

What lessons can you share with us?Hard work. Patience. Do whatever it takes. Persistance. Child labour.....jokes!:)

When we first started Tag Burger, we were endlessly told it just would not work! What did we do? We drove it to Auckland, every single Friday; on top of working full time. And guess what? It worked!

Make sure you go and grab your very own Tag Burger at Food Truck Friday’s! www.littlebigevents.co.nz/foodtruckfriday

THE THING ABOUT ‘TAG BURGER’Written by Hannah Drew, Images by Brydie Photography

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Tauranga Art Gallery artgallery.org.nz 108 Willow St, Tauranga 07 578 7933

Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and beyond is a groundbreaking exhibition of art works by a collective of leading Māori ceramicists that opened on May 15.

The team at the Gallery is thrilled to be the final venue to host this special exhibition, showing ceramics by the five principal members of Nga Kaihanga Uku: Baye Riddell, Manos Nathan, Colleen Urlich, Wi Taepa and Paerau Corneal.

The Nga Kaihanga Uku organisation of Māori clay workers began in 1986 by a group of artists drawn together by the common desire to make artworks in clay based on Kaupapa Māori.

Māori had no tradition of working creatively with clay so Nga Kaihanga Uku provided a co-operative network for artists interested in this medium enabling them to share knowledge and skills.

This special exhibition tells the story of Nga Kaihanga Uku from its beginnings in relation to Māori mythology and the stories that have followed since.

Up to 60 hand-built ceramic works chart the creative progress of the dynamic members of the movement over the last 25 years and indicate some of their directions of future development. 49 of the works are part of the exhibition at the Gallery.

Visitors will gain insights into the individual ceramic practices of each artist and be shown how they connect to the philosophies of the broader collective.

Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and beyond is curated and toured by Pataka Art + Museum in partnership with Toi Māori and can be seen in Tauranga until August 2.

Another special exhibition at the Gallery this month that is not-to-be missed is Te Whare Tawhiao.

Award-winning Māori fashion designer and flax artist Shona Tawhiao is exhibiting seven exceptional garments in this collection that celebrates Matariki and Mahi Raranga Mahi Toi.

Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades and is often referred to as the Seven Sisters. When the Matariki star cluster rises into the skies of New Zealand, it signals a month-long celebration across the country of the Māori New Year

Shona Tawhiao , who is originally from Tauranga and still has strong ties with the Bay, started selling kete at local markets in 1995. She then developed Haute Couture and Avant Garde collections and exhibited in events around Europe, Australasia and the Pacific.

She has worked in the wardrobe and art departments for film, television and music videos. Shona has also been the main designer and producer for sets on Māori Television and has made pieces for the Māori Merchant of Venice, Hercules, Xena, River Queen and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.

Inspired by Māori indigenous culture and a love of Hip Hop, Shona uses a unique combination of traditional Māori fibre techniques with contemporary style and design, keeping Mahi Raranga alive. Te Ware Tawhiao can be seen at the Gallery until July 19.

See www.artgallery.org.nz for more information on the exhibitions and events or give the Gallery a call on (07) 578 7933.

Matariki 2015 and contemporary Māori Art is being celebrated at the

Tauranga Art Gallery this month, with two extraordinary exhibitions

and a range of exciting events and performances on the programme.

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Exhibitions

Creative Tauranga Simpson Grierson and Alcove Gallerieswww.creativetauranga.org.nz for more details.

112 Willow St, Tauranga 07 928 5270 facebook.com/creativetauranga.nz

The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year. The New Year is marked by the sighting of the next moon, which occurs in June.

Matariki means celebrating the unique place in which we live, giving respect to the land we live on and remembering those we love.

Parewhati Taikato, Bernie Ross and Rawinia Gray will celebrate Matariki at Creative Tauranga from 10am – 3pm on Tuesday 30 June, Friday 3 July, Monday 6 July, Tuesday 7 July, and Wednesday 8 July.

These artists will share their knowledge of Māori weaving, weaving putiputi (fl ax fl owers) and share how the community can celebrate Matariki in 2015 - our year for new beginnings. Parewhati, Bernie and Rawinia will also exhibit Māori Weaving artworks in Creative Tauranga’s Willow Gallery from June 17 – August 10.

Please join the artists at their weaving demonstrations and exhibition at Creative Tauranga to experience and celebrate Matariki!

MatarikiRawinia Gray

Matariki is the Māori name for a

group of stars also known as the

Pleiades Star Cluster or The Seven

Sisters, and what is referred to as

the traditional Māori New Year.

Māori New Year is marked by the

rise of a new moon.

Creative Tauranga Gift Gallery

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Ross Connolly always knew from

an early age that he would end

up working with wood.

My Dad has always had a lathe and band saw and encouraged me, to get in there.

My fi fth form woodwork teacher was just as encouraging, and did everything he could to help me get an apprenticeship. 1990 Heirloom furniture was just the start.

I have two fantastic sons and a beautiful wife who support me in every venture I have.

With a family history of boat building and carpentry, and an artist and motivational therapist for a wife, it was fate. My career so far has been vast in all trades involving timber.

I have Trade Cert in Cabinet Making and Carpentry, off ered Honorary Trade Cert in Marine Cabinetry, and since 2015. I have had a new shift towards carving as a career.

We have lived in Te Puke (goodness grows here) since 1993 and love the community spirit that a small town can give your family.

With lakes, ocean and harbour a stones throw away, why wouldn’t you live in the Bay?

Carving Artist

Creative Tauranga Gift Gallerywww.creativetauranga.org.nz for more details.

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facebook.com/KatikatiTheatreInc www.katikatitheatre.org.nz

With no base we are forced to improvise. We have performed in an empty shop, the museum café, Forta Leza restaurant, the primary school, St Peters Church and, last month, The Talisman Restaurant. And always to sell out seats. Performing at The Talisman was an experiment where we performed two very short plays with virtually no stage or proper lighting but for each of the two performances seventy covers were sold with about half as many patrons just buying a drink and standing to watch us.

Many members have had years of stage experience but we are also attracting newcomers to the stage as well as young performers, one of whom, at the age of 16, is about to direct her fi rst short play (with guidance from an experienced director). As well as performing published plays we have also performed plays written by our members about historical Katikati people and events. These have been extremely popular and have attracted much praise.

Katikati TheatreKatikati Theatre was founded in 2010 with no funding, no home and

no equipment. We still have no home but $27,000 in the bank, some

lighting and sound equipment, costumes and make-up and a data

base of over 100 members.

Our next Dinner Theatre dates are Tuesday 30th June, 1st & 2nd July and Tuesday - Thursday July 7th, 8th, 9th. Tickets for show and supper are $45 per person.

Please keep an eye on our website katikatitheatre.org.nz

In 2013 the Theatre was the Supreme Winner for the Bay of Plenty by Trust Power Community Awards.

The 2015 Film Society programme features contemporary fi lm from all over the world, classic fi lms seldom seen on the big screen, and facinating documentaries you’ve likely never heard of. So please take your seats with Tauranga Film Society – and be taken further into fi lm.

SHOWING IN JUNE

Billy Liar 10 June 6:15pm

John Schlesinger, UK 1963, PG, 98 mins

Billy Fisher is known to his blue-collar British mates as “Billy Liar” because of his vivid imagination. He periodically escapes the drudgery of his job at a funeral parlor by conjuring up impossible adventures, usually involving the conquest of women. But for all its brilliant comedy, the movie is also a poignant study of indecision.

For Billy, despite all his wild imaginings, may be too afraid to escape from the drab reality that imprisons him, and fi nally commit to the woman he loves.

Gloria 24 June 6:15pm

Sebastián Lelio, Chile/Spain 2013, M, 105 mins

Gloria is a “woman of a certain age” but still feels young. Though lonely, she makes the best of her situation and fi lls her nights seeking love at social dance clubs for single adults. Her fragile happiness changes the day she meets Rodolfo. Their intense passion, to which Gloria gives her all, leaves her vacillating between hope and despair. Until she uncovers a new strength and realizes that, in her golden years, she can shine brighter than ever.

Films screen at Rialto Cinema Goddards Centre, Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Films start on time, so please arrive early. You must be a Film Society member to attend.

Michael O’Brien 07 576 8882Neale Blaymires neale@eol.co.nzTauranga Film Society, PO Box 7031, Maungatapu, Tauranga.

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The art expo will be Cash & Carry with entry to the exhibition a gold coin, so come and have a look early to have the fi rst choice of all the paintings.

Artists will be attending the sale each day to share and inspire new ideas with fellow art lovers.

2pm–5pm Wed 17th June

9.30am–5pm Thurs 18th–Sat 20th June

9.30am–4pm Sun 21st June

taurangaartsociety@xtra.co.nz

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taurangasocietyofartists

The Tauranga Society of Artists

is proud to announce we are

holding an Art Expo this June

2015 at the Community Centre,

Elizabeth St West, Tauranga In conjunction with the Art Expo we will be holding the TrustPower/TSA Supreme Award. The judge for this years award will be renowned local artist Graham Crow.

Over 60 artists will showcase more than 290 amazing works, with paintings in water colour, oil, pastel and acrylics. Here is an opportunity to experience some beautiful art, at reasonable prices, that you may take home to add to your collection, as a gift for someone special, or simply for personal or emotional satisfaction.

After the pizzazz of their last concert ‘GYPSY!’, Bay of Plenty Symphonia returns to a more classical mood for ‘Brahms & Bassoon’ on July 5th. And there’s plenty of interest in the unusual programme, which is sure to tempt local music afi cionados.

The concert features four works spanning roughly a century - from early Brahms to the contemporary Nino Rota. Rota is better known as a prolifi c composer of movie music, notably for The Godfather. In his Concerto for Bassoon, from 1977, the orchestra will be joined by American bassoonist Ingrid Hagan.

After forging her career in the USA, Ingrid came to New Zealand fi ve years ago to take up the post of principal bassoon with the Auckland Philharmonia. She performs regularly with various chamber and orchestral ensembles around the country. Ingrid’s performance of Rota’s characterful concerto will almost certainly be a New Zealand premiere, and she is as delighted to be playing it as the BOP Symphonia is honoured to accompany her! The bassoon isn’t often heard in solo works, so this is a rare opportunity for local audiences to enjoy this fascinating instrument played by a top class performer.

By contrast, the other main work is Brahms’s delightful Serenade No.2, written in 1859 and dedicated to the love of his life, Clara Schumann. Again this piece is not heard very often in concert, maybe because it has no violins and therefore is tricky to programme. But it allows other instruments to shine, and contains some gorgeous music in keeping with the composer’s fondness for Clara.

Ravel’s short suite of waltzes, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales, was originally a piano piece, subsequently arranged by the composer for a very large orchestra. In this concert the Symphonia will play a version specially arranged by Music Director Justus Rozemond, who will also conduct the orchestra. While some of the music contains some rather modern harmonies, there are many glorious moments to savour!

Finally the orchestra will play Samuel Barber’s famous Adagio for Strings, an emotionally intense piece that is linked in many people’s minds with public occasions of mourning, such as followed the events of 9/11. No mourning on this occasion though as Bay of Plenty Symphonia presents an enjoyable and unusual musical feast!

Tauranga Society of Artists Inc

Bay of Plenty Symphonia Brahms & Bassoon

Sunday 5th July, 2.30 pm

Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys College

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But of course, a serious dose of fun is to be had with the upcoming season of Phillip King’s ‘See How They Run’, directed by Denis Smith. The energetic farce is set in the local vicar and his actress wife’s living room in a fictitious English village in 1943. The rollicking comedy hosts a wonderful bunch of satisfyingly over-the-top characters played skilfully by Tauranga’s talented local actors. A retired actress, local vicar, cheeky cockney maid, and gossiping church goer are but a few. In true farcical form, the play is fast paced and has a good shot of hilarious misunderstandings. For fans of physical comedy and delightfully ridiculous behaviour, ‘See How They Run’ is sure to please. The creative team have gone above and beyond to design, build and decorate a beautiful and realistic set worth seeing. ‘See How They Run’ is on stage from June 3rd to June 20th. Don’t miss out!

Diversity is the word this year at 16th Avenue theatre as Merv Beets brings an exciting theatrical treat to us in August,

with a double-bill show of New Zealand Playwright April Phillip’s ‘Snip’ and ‘Bonking James Bond’. These award-winning plays take a look into the complexities of marriage and family. Both are comedies, and are sure to warm the heart and intrigue the mind as all good theatre does. Auditions are on Monday 1st June 7 – 8:30pm. Enquiries Email Merv mjbeets@xtra.co.nz.

Christmas is greeted on a fantastic note as Geraldine Broderick brings ‘Joyful and Triumphant’ to the stage. Written by New Zealand Playwright Robert Lord, the play follows the Bishop family from 1949 to 1989. Auditions will be at the end of August for a November/December season. Various ages and genders are required. Contact geraldinekiwi@gmail.com for further information.

The 16th Avenue Theatre Playgroup is a new component of the theatre, designed to encourage new members and to further involve existing members into all aspects of the theatre.

See How They Run Directed by Denis Smith

The buzz within 16th Avenue Theatre promises a hot winter season and a cleverly contrasting 2015

line-up. With two New Zealand plays on the calendar, 16th Avenue Theatre is proudly representing

our own talent and stories.

The Playgroup has some exciting plans in the making for the year.

Keep an eye out on the facebook page for upcoming Playgroup events including theatre tours, theatre sports, audition workshops and quiz nights. Email 16thplaygroup@gmail.com for any questions. Everyone is warmly welcome!

The popular and energetic Youth Theatre are busy as ever with their brand new Youth Club starting this June for ages 12-21. The perfect way for future theatre-makers to get involved in acting, singing, dancing, directing, writing, technical and behind the scenes. Come along and give it a go! Email Dyllan at dyllanmartin@hotmail.com to sign up.

For general enquiries about 16th Avenue Theatre, email sixteenth.ave.theatre@hotmail.com

“Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But Theatre will make you good.”

– Terrence Mann

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The new portrait studio space has also provided the catalyst for more unique portrait experiences, such as glam hens parties for the bride-to-be and her friends, or ‘glam the dress’ portraits for brides after their wedding.

Charmaine also hopes to expand into more portrait work with teenagers.

“It is something very close to my heart,” confi des Charmaine. “Those teenage years are so crucial. Everything is changing, and their confi dence can be faltering. Just as I do in women’s portraits, I want to bring out that confi dence in them and have it shining through for all to see.”

And, of course, the mother inside Charmaine knows it is also that lasting moment captured, before leaving home, which will be treasured by parents.

“We seem to get the importance of family portraits when our kids are young, but as time goes on and life speeds up, we don’t do the same for our older kids, or ourselves.”

“It is great to have a space where people can come, feel relaxed and not worry about if anyone is watching them. I want a studio where people can come to have fun, and celebrate their life as it is right now.”

It is not just the light, airy space, but Charmaine’s relaxed, chatty character that seems to resonate with the women she photographs. She is a busy mum of four, changing nappies and doing the volleyball run, and admits she probably walked out of the house with a messy kitchen bench; but it is that connection to real-life women that opens the door for her to capture such personal, uninhibited portraits.

After 15 years behind the camera, Charmaine’s customised studio now allows her to focus on women’s beauty portraits, alongside her successful family and childhood portrait business. The studio has a ‘pampering’ space for hair and make-up, along with a lounge and photography area.

She knows that most people, especially women, don’t like having their photo taken. But she has seen how they can be empowered and learn about themselves by having professional portraits taken.

“Many people I have photographed feel uncomfortable to start with,” confesses Charmaine, “But I just love seeing the amazing change in them. I’m not meaning the visual change, but the changes within themselves; their confi dence, their softness, the things that show real beauty.

It is an awesome feeling to be able to capture that for them to see, and to share with their loved ones.”

And while Charmaine admits that there are a lot of other options vying to make women ‘feel good’, she believes that the portrait experience has a lasting eff ect, as she continues to see clients go on and make positive life changes as a result.

“I have seen women uplifted, and they want that feeling to continue so they start to dress with more colour, or wear a little bit more makeup in their everyday lives,” smiles Charmaine. “Some have joined the gym, or simply re-connected with their mother or sister as they were photographed together. It is those changes that make this process so fulfi lling.”

“We are bombarded with images of beautiful women in the media every day, and it’s important that the everyday woman sees that she can be her own kind of beautiful too.”

“I wanted to move into beauty portraits because I saw the opportunity to transform ‘glamour shots’ into something modern; about simple, personal style, captured without pretence.

Screened on more than 115 channels around the world, the Put Some Colour in Your Life television series introduces artists from Australia, New Zealand and the USA to a vast audience in numerous countries - opening doors and encouraging artists everywhere. Graeme's philosophy is to preserve the knowledge, techniques and expertise of great artists and create a 'library of the minds of artists', while being entertaining and fun at the same time. His signature style is to arrive by Harley Davidson. He then chats with each artist in a relaxed and informal way to elicit what drives and facilitates their creativity.

Charmaine Marinkovich Photographer by Claire George

Sitting in her new portrait studio space on 11th Avenue, photographer

Charmaine Marinkovich shines with enthusiasm for her latest venture.

Put some colour in your life Susan Harrison-Tustain , Doreen McNeill, Timo Rannali, Nick Eggleston, Sue Dent and Rob McGregor will

feature in six 24-minute Put Some Colour in Your Life episodes to be released later this year.

charmainemarinkovich.co.nz Charmaine Marinkovich

He will also highlight some of the wonderful features and attractions of our beautiful region during the shows.

From small beginnings in 2011 Put Some Colour in Your Life has gained momentum and recognition to the point where it has been nominated for two Logie Awards and is constantly being picked up by more and more channels worldwide. These include Foxtel, Virgin Airways, Sky TV - along with numerous regional channels. TVNZ are showing interest. As Susan Harrison-Tustain says "this is a fantastic opportunity and I think it will really put our amazing region on the artistic map for a worldwide audience to enjoy."

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A Scintillating Evening of Broadway Hits, Classical Songs, Arias and Opera

Saturday 20 June | 7.30pmHoly Trinity, Tauranga

Rarely do we get the opportunity to see such amazing talent here in Tauranga. These highly acclaimed, professional singers will perform well known Broadway hits, classical songs, operatic arias and ensembles.

Grace Park is a versatile performer who excels at music theatre, has a great opera voice and does amazing coloratura (a rapid succession of notes) which is breathtaking. Winner of numerous scholarships, Emerging Artist Awards and a finalist in the Lexus Song Quest, Nelson Arias, and the 2014 Becroft Aria.

Kate Spence - Possessor of a rich contralto voice Kate has won awards in NZ and abroad. She performs at concerts and has sung solo roles with Opera Queensland, OzOpera, Opera NZ and the English National Opera.

From left: Grace Park, Kate Spence, Martin Snell and Rosemary Barnes.

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Martin Snell - was a resident artist with Theater St Gallen, Theater Basel and Luzerner Theater and is now a freelance performer based in Switzerland. With an extensive vocal repertoire that covers the spectrum from Monteverdi and Handel, through Mozart and Rossini to Richard Strauss and Wagner, he is in demand as a concert and opera singer throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and Australasia. Originally from Dunedin and back in NZ for a short visit, we are thrilled to have secured a singer of this calibre.

Rosemary Barnes - is one of NZ's finest and most respected pianists. She has accompanied almost all of NZ's leading singers and during her time in the UK was one of London's most sought-after accompanists.

Tickets $55 adults; students $40 Available at: Waipuna Hospice, Hospice Shops, Holy Trinity and

online: waipuna-hospice.co.nz

Purchase y ets now for an extraordinary evening of music and song.

“From Broadway to the Met”

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Every Saturday 7.45am–12noon Tauranga Primary SchoolFor further up dates as they unfold visit taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz and facebook or just visit the Market and follow the blackboard information.

The month of June has the

shortest day and this signifies we

are in the winter months.These months may seem dull at times, but they still have the bold colours of fruits such as lemons, limes and mandarins. The new season of tamarrillos arrive at the Market. A smaller sized cooking grade of these is available. Vine ripened green kiwifruit from Fernholme Orchard are a treat with the true flavour. Avocados are still in good supplies with quantities of the remaining tree ripened Hass and the current season of ‘Reed’ variety. Walnuts have now been dried and are available both shelled and unshelled.

Hearty vegetables for winter include beetroot and parsnips, large cauliflower, broccolli and freshly picked NZ native spinach. For roasting and soups leeks and pumpkins are in great supplies. Jeruselum artichokes are also being dug. If the frosts hold back there will still be smooth skinned chokos available.

Our meat suppliers have great winter ideas from traditional roasts and casserole cuts from Wholly Cow, to take home artisan ready to cook combinations from Gourmet Tucker Bags. If you are looking for a flavour boost to pasta dishes or even stir fries with a kick to them, visit The Hungarian Artisan and sample the different dry cured, smoked sausage.

The seasonal flowers include Bird of Paradise, Proteas and Kangaroo Paw to the year round perfumed and unperfumed Lily family.

  STALLHOLDERS  TO  VISIT  FOR  RECIPE  Capsicums  –  Liberty  Growers,  Southern  Belle  Orchard,  Pauls  Tomatoes  Chillis  –  Liberty  Growers,  Southern  Belle  Orchard,  Little  River  Organic  Farm  Kaffir  leaves  –  Liberty  Growers  Bay  Leaves  –  Liberty  Growers  Garlic  –  Little  River  Organic  Farm,  Kandu  Organics    

Chilli Jam

4 large red capsicums

2 onions coarsely chopped

1 large red chilli

3 cloves garlic

2 cups white vinegar

Approx 780gm sugar

Salt to taste

2 kaffir lime leaf

1 bay leaf

Method

Remove the white membrane from capsicum, roughly chop. In batches whizz capsicum, onion, chilli and garlic until smooth. Transfer to saucepan, add vinegar and simmer 20mins.

Measure quantity of chilli vinegar mix and add equal amount of sugar, plus salt to taste. Stir until sugar dissolves while slowly returning mix to boil. Add kaffir and bay leaves. Simmer for 30 minutes, stir occasionally and remove scum with metal spoon, until mix looks thick. Remove leaves. Spoon this into warm, clean jars and seal. Store the jam in cool dark place for up to 6 weeks. Makes 5 x 250gm jars.

With these recipes our stallholder list is a guideline to main producers of the products mentioned. Always take a little time to wander the Market to see what our other producers have on their tables.

Our weekly entertainment is all booked in advance. If at times the weather is too wet, certain musicians cannot risk their equipment and may choose not to attend. We do try to fill the gap at the last minute.

Remember if it is ‘horrible weather’, put your gumboots on and umbrellas up as our dedicated food producers will still be at the Market.

Some dates to remember:

July 25th Farmers Market New Zealand National Producers Awards - winners announced

For further updates as they unfold, do link into our website and facebook or just visit the Market and follow the blackboard information.

This month’s recipe is a warmer one using chillis. Liberty Growers and Southern Belle Orchard have an extensive range of different varieties of chillis with different heat ratios. This recipe is a favourite of Debbie’s from Liberty Growers which uses a combination of capsicums with the chillis.

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Award-winning theatre comes to the Bay By Megan Peacock Coyle: Manager, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

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I saw this production in Wellington last year and was transported to a wonderful and wacky world where I laughed and cried and was completely engaged! Indian Ink are one of New Zealand’s most successful theatre companies, and are behind the hit shows Krishnan’s Dairy, The Candlestick Maker and Guru of Chai. Kiss the Fish promises to be just as delightful, don’t miss it here at Baycourt from 4 – 6 June.

Later in the month, Baycourt will be transformed into a 1920’s speakeasy for one night only! Join us for Speakeasy Silent Cinema, where you‘ll be entertained by the 1928 comedy classic Steamboat Bill Jr, starring Buster Keaton and accompanied by Ron Clark on the amazing Wurlitzer organ. Dress up to the nines and come along on Saturday 20 June.

They say you can get lost in a good book. But it’s worse getting lost in a bad one… The Bookbinder was a sell out at last year’s Tauranga Arts Festival Escape programme, so we’re super excited to have it back here at Baycourt. This quirky, award-winning show is perfect for kids and grown-ups alike, here on Tuesday 30 June.

Our local students also get their chance to tread the stage at Baycourt this month with the Sustainable Art Exhibition & Awards, Stage Challenge and Rockquest all taking place in June. Who knows how many future stars may be among them, so come along and show your support.

Theatre, music, dance and more – it’s all here at Baycourt.

It’s been three years since the Indian Ink Theatre Company have been

here at Baycourt, and we’re counting the days until opening night of

their new show Kiss the Fish!

Have we missed something?

Why not contact us with your event for next month...

Maria Johnson 07 928 0283 maria@creativetauranga.org.nz

Tuesday 2NZCT Chamber Music Contest: Tauranga District RoundsBethlehem College, Tauranga 9.30am

Wednesday 3Indian Ink (Meet and Chat with 4 of the cast)Creative Tauranga Gallery 12pmSee How They Run16th Avenue Theatre, Tauranga 8pm

Thursday 4‘Kiss the Fish’ Indian InkBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 7.30pm

Friday 5‘Kiss the Fish’ Indian InkBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 7.30pmFood Truck Friday5 Hull Road, Mt Maunganui 5.30-7.30pm every FridayBest Musicals of All TimeHoly Trinity Church, Tauranga 11amSustainable Art Awards & ExhibitionBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 12pmOpen Mic NightBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 7pmPapamoa Hills Night WalkPapamoa Hills Regional Park, TaurangaFriday & Saturday 6pm

Saturday 6‘Kiss the Fish’ Indian InkBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 7.30pmPreloved Clothing BazaarHistoric Village on 17th 9am-12pmOhope Craft Market4 Bluett Road, Ohope 8amThe Little Big Markets - Mt Maunganui410 Maunganui Road 9am-2pmTauranga Blues FestivalBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 12pmShaun Kirk: National Winter TourBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 2pmMake Like a Tree tourThe Incubator, Tauranga 7pm

Sunday 7Wildlife Photographer of the YearTauranga Art Gallery 10am

Ewan McDougall: Fun and FuryTauranga Art Gallery 10amSix60 ConcertASB Stadium, Baypark 7pm

Thursday 11Stage ChallengeBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 6.30pm

Saturday 13Podium Tauranga Trail Runner SeriesTauranga Domain, Tauranga 9amWaylon McPherson (Stompboxes)BREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 4pmDon McGlashan Album Release TourTauranga Art Gallery 8pm

Monday 15Tauranga Moana 2015 Matariki Festival Meet Library Arcade, Willow Street, TaurangaMon 15th June through to Sat 18th July, various locations and times.

Tuesday 16Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and BeyondTauranga Art Gallery 10.30am

Wednesday 17Art ExpoElizabeth St Community Hall 2pmCharlotte Yates and Gil Eva Craig with Rob ThorneTauranga Art Gallery 7pmSteel MagnoliasDetour Theatre, Tauranga 7.30pm

Thursday 18Te Ao Hou (The New World)Tauranga Art Gallery 7pm

Friday 19BANFF Mountain Film Festival World TourHoly Trinity Church 7pmLooking For AlaskaBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 7pm

Saturday 20The Seriously Good Food Show 2015ASB Arena, Baypark Sat and Sun 10am-5pmThe Aves - An Acoustic Pop/Rock Covers DuoBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 5pmFrom Broadway to the MetHoly Trinity Church, Tauranga 7.30pmCIRCA Roaming Market of Makers & MerchantsOmanawa Hall 10am - 4pm

Sunday 21Polar PlungePapamoa Beach Domain 10.30amU4RIAGreer's Gastro Bar 5pmCIRCA Roaming Market of Makers & MerchantsOmanawa Hall 10am - 3pm

Thursday 25Kristian LomathThe Zeus Gallery, Tauranga 5pm

Friday 26Art Retreat with Rob McGregor Arataki Community CentreFriday to Sunday 10am-12pm The Cake and Craft ShowASB Arena, Baypark Friday to Sunday 4pm

Saturday 27Papamoa Beach Winter Festival 2015Papamoa Tavern, 20 Domain Rd 4pm-10pmMonkey PilotBREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 5pmSmokefree RockquestBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 7pm

Sunday 28The Little Big Vintage Markets Astrolabe Brew Bar, Mount Maunganui 10am-2pm

Tuesday 30The BookbinderBaycourt Community and Arts Centre 6pm

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