Tag: Uxbridge Arts and Culture
New generation of artistic talent on show
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical
Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
This week’s call to action...
What’s On: September – October 2024
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical
Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Events:
Thursday, 3 October: Uxbridge...
Historical Village hosts curious military artefact
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical
Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Howick Historical Village (HHV) is...
The Bridge: A harmony of music and family
By Carlos Norton, AUT Journalism Student
Musicians highlighted the power of family while performing their original songs at The Bridge concert at Uxbridge Arts and...
Storytellers deliver nature-focused friendship
Children’s book Luna the Loon and her Marvelous Tune is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship and self-identity set in a beautiful and vivid rendering...
New musical platform provides bridge for singer-songwriters
One of east Auckland’s leading arts providers is set to launch a new platform to give singer-songwriters a stage to showcase their talent.
The initiative,...
Titles on the line at high-flying wrestling show
Anyone who grew up in the 1980s knows the names Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Brett Hart, Shawn Michaels, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant.
The...
Hop on art trail around east Auckland
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Are you up for...
Funding approved to turn our strategy into action
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
On Thursday, June 27, the Howick Local Board approved our work programme for the coming year, beginning...
Arts and entertainment round-up out east
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Tuesday, July 16: Uxbridge...
Help celebrate Bastille Day in Howick Village
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
There’s lots happening in Howick! We are celebrating Bastille Day in the market this weekend.
Our...
Skilled photographers capture the beauty of nature
Three eye-catching images amongst a public exhibition of stunning photographic works have been named the standouts by visitors to the show.
The Howick Photographic Society,...
There’s something for everyone at Uxbridge Arts and Culture
By Paul Brobbel, Director, Uxbridge Arts and Culture
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi,...
Pakuranga College strikes a chord with the community
By Carlos Norton, AUT journalism student
Pakuranga College students showcased their musical talent to the local Howick community at the Uxbridge Theatre last Friday...
Showcase of artistic photography opens
A public exhibition of stunning prints and digital images by talented members of the Howick Photographic Society (HPS) has opened.
The showcase is being staged...
Arts and entertainment – What’s On June 15 – July 15
This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Saturday, June 15
Celebrate Matariki...
Showcase of photographic stunners
A stunning array of photographic works captured by talented locals is set to go on public display.
The Howick Photographic Society, in conjunction with the...
Get your entries in for this year’s Estuary Art and Ecology...
People wanting to enter the 18th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards have just two weeks left to submit their entry.
The prestigious awards are staged...
Artist Amrit Kaur opens first solo exhibition
Auckland artist Amrit Kaur's latest exhibition opens at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick at the Malcolm Smith Gallery on February 24.
Fragments of Us is...
Homecoming and new challenge for experienced curator
Paul Brobbel brings vast experience and a precise vision to his new role in charge of one of east Auckland's leading arts facilities.
Brobbel recently...
Exhibition seeks connection with the natural world
An accomplished abstract artist's solo exhibition in east Auckland seeks to find a "sentience in surrounding landscapes" and connect with the natural world.
The showcase,...
Art sale provides boost to future Kiwi sailing stars
East Auckland's top artists are set to publicly showcase their talents in an effort to help the country's future sailing champions.
All works in the...
Clarke wins 2023 Estuary Art and Ecology People’s Choice Award
Well-known east Auckland artist Tony Clarke has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Estuary Art and Ecology Award at Uxbridge Arts and...
Bate’s work wins at Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Lisa Bate's entry, entitled Suspended Deposits, has won the 17th annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards.
The work makes reference to findings of trace pollutants of...
Hundreds turn out to Matariki celebration
East Auckland has been treated to a unique cultural celebration held to celebrate the Māori New Year.
The Matariki Festival was staged at O Wairoa...
Estuary Art and Ecology Awards finalists announced
Congratulations to this year's finalists for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards.
This year there were more than 80 incredible entries which judge Benjamin...
Matariki Festival to celebrate Māori New Year
People are invited to take part in a culturally inclusive community event in east Auckland held to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year.
The Labour...
Dairy owners sharing their stories through art
Two Colombian artists are helping a group of east Auckland dairy owners find creative ways to share their personal stories.
Catherine Guevara and Juliana Duran...
Deadline looms for Estuary Art and Ecology Award submissions
There are fewer than three weeks left for art submissions for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Award.
Artworks will be exhibited in the Malcolm...
Entries open for environmental art contest
Entries are now open for people wanting to take part in east Auckland's most prestigious annual art contest.
The Estuary Art and Ecology Award is...
Art exhibition explores the universal
An art exhibition in east Auckland will feature works exploring subjects as diverse as familial bonds, the rewriting of stories told through photographs, the...
Expert art teacher shares his journey
By Josie Lu, Journalism Student Intern
Well-known east Auckland artist and teacher Tony Clarke is set to reflect on his creative journey in a...
Councillors backed Kendall for local board deputy chair role
One of the contenders to become the new Howick Local Board's deputy chairperson says the community's two ward councillors encouraged him to go for...
Submissions open for Estuary Art and Ecology Award
Uxbridge Arts and Culture is inviting artists to participate in the upcoming Estuary Art and Ecology Award.
In its 16th year, the prestigious environmentally-themed award...
Uxbridge halts activities
Uxbridge Arts and Culture have cancelled its 2021 programmes and events.
The Howick Village-situated arts and culture facility is the heart of the local community.
During...
Howick 175th birthday plans begin
A group of committed volunteers and community leaders is determined to make Howick’s 175th anniversary a success and year to remember.
Next year, 2022, marks...
Estuary art winner to be crowned
The winner of a prestigious environmentally-themed art prize based in east Auckland will soon be unveiled.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment...
On the charts and playing in Howick
By PJ (Phil) Taylor
A band generating excitement on a run up the Kiwi music charts is coming to Howick to show east Aucklanders what...
Art gallery with a difference
Quay Gallery is a long-established name in the New Zealand art industry representing Kiwi artists for more than 15 years.
Based originally in Ahuriri Quay...
Master songsmith relishes times of change
By PJ (Phil) Taylor
2020 is a year out of the box, to say the least, with the worldwide Covid-19 outbreak closing down a lot...
Smart Arts: Uxbridge hosts an art sale with a difference
In this active era of recycling, an inaugural event aims to share the joy of artworks by making pieces available to new prospective owners.
Uxbridge...
Fox and star cast interpret “Bird” Parker’s classic work
By PJ Taylor
Rodger Fox is New Zealand’s king of big band jazz, but his latest musical project fuses the instruments of the classical domain...
A Day in India – Diwali Celebrations
Everyone’s invited to the Diwali celebrations being held at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick on Saturday 3 November.
“A Day in India” is a...
Award winning pianist heads to Uxbridge
Award winning pianist, multi-instrumentalist and critically acclaimed Kiwi composer Jonathan Crayford bringing his 'The Steinway Tour' to Uxbridge Arts & Culture next week.
Crayford, who has...