http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/whatson/ There's a lot happening in North Shore City and our What's On guide covers the latest sports, culture and leisure events. en-nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:44 GMT actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14063/event/ Exhibition by Lisa Turley - The Kiwi lifestyle often means entertaining friends and family at home. After a long winded search for something to spice up Lisa's home and garden, the North Shore artist was disappointed with the current offering. Having already designed a successful range of funky word art, Lisa made the decision to branch out - offering stainless steel artworks to complement her range. 2010-03-01-14063-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13850/event/ An exhibition of ceramic tile panels by Peter Atkinson. 2010-03-02-13850-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14039/event/ This colourful and cheerful show will feature paintings by North Shore artists, Lib Stewart and Janet Williamson. 2010-03-11-14039-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13944/event/ Joint exhibition with Mary Taylor and Dave Gunson. 2010-03-04-13944-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13851/event/ Eclectic mix 2010-03-02-13851-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14038/event/ A new exhibition by abstract painter James Lawrence. 2010-03-01-14038-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13976/event/ Saturdays February 13, 20; March 6, 13, 20 Good company - whether you are a North Shore resident, a tourist here for a while, or a New Mew Zealand migrant, you will find a welcome on these walks and get to know your beautiful bush surroundings. Easy-paced =- each walk takes two hours and will take place rain or shine (walking shoes and a raincoat will be handy). Informative - the walks are designed to make participants more knowledgeable about, and able to identify, New Zealand native trees and plants. The group will stop often to identify common native trees, ferns, flowers and pest plants, deal with questions and discuss the surroundings. Great exercise - explore the bush in confidence and at a relaxed pace with our small groups (maximum 12 participants). Bring water bottle. Bookings essential and payment with bookings please. 2010-02-13-13976-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13881/event/ Alice in Wonderland on the surface is a whimsical fantasy and in reality a multi-layered text which can be read in many ways. 2010-02-06-13881-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14121/event/ David Yu and Daniel Liu - A collection of exceptional works of art. Opening 6th March at 2.00pm 2010-03-06-14121-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13512/event/ The Takapuna Swim n Run Series is designed to be 'user friendly' for both first time competitors and seasoned triathletes. The races are suitable for all age groups from 11 years on. Event Dates Nov 12, 2009: Swim 500m, Run 3km Nov 26, 2009: Swim 1000/500m, Run 3km Dec 10, 2009: Swim 1000/500m, Run 3km Jan 07, 2010: Swim 500m, Run 5km Jan 21, 2010: Swim 1000/500m, Run 5km Feb 04, 2010: Swim 1500/500m, Run 2km Feb 18, 2010: Swim 500m, Run 5km Mar 04, 2010: Swim 1500/500m, Run 2km Mar 18, 2010: Swim 500m, Run 3km 2009-11-12-13512-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14062/event/ Exhibition by Lauren Worsley - The bold paintings and energetic pen drawings are inspired by a constant quest to capture a sense of energy and life force in her surroundings and to transport the viewer to a different place/time. 2010-03-01-14062-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13847/event/ The principal sponsor of this regatta is "Parcel Express" and the funds raised will benefit organisations and residents within the North Shore. 2010-03-12-13847-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13927/event/ Angels and Demons 2010-03-12-13927-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14125/event/ The Bruce Mason Centre together with Phineas Phrog Productions is pleased to bring the Mums 'n Tots Magical Story Hour. Come join us on our magical story mat and be swept away to the enchanted land of stories and fun. 2010-03-12-14125-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13839/event/ Music by Street Level and Nu Culture. Food, crafts, and entertainment celebrating African culture. 2010-03-13-13839-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14139/event/ 15 International and local artists will be working on small to monumental pieces made from a variety of materials including wood, aluminium, steel, hard stone and glass. All works will be for sale to the public. 2010-03-13-14139-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13928/event/ The Pink Panther 2 2010-03-13-13928-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13872/event/ Skateboarding and youth music event. 2010-03-13-13872-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13889/event/ Organizer Robyn Fond 2010-03-14-13889-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14088/event/ Alistair Brown in Concert - this man does it all, old songs, new songs. 2010-03-14-14088-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14103/event/ Great entertainment for the whole family. 2010-03-14-14103-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14143/event/ Ron is an avid collector of New Zealand craft art. His passion is highlighted throughout his home where he exhibits the most amazing collection of New Zealand art, pottery and glassware. The funds raised will go to Age Concern North Shore Charitable Trust to fund their services that support vulnerable older people and also to the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation. Tickets include afternoon tea. Restriction of 50 people per session. Ring phone numbers provided to arrange tickets and they can be collected from Age Concern North Shore, 177B Shakespeare Road, Milford, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. 2010-03-14-14143-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14015/event/ Company Theatre presents Roger Hall's funny and thought provoking "Who Wants to be 100? (Anyone Who's 99). 2010-03-14-14015-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14090/event/ Ukulele Jam - All Welcome 2010-03-15-14090-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13898/event/ Clark James is speaking about "Families - Fact and Fiction for the Wider Audience". 2010-03-16-13898-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13864/event/ 2010-03-16-13864-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14043/event/ Deb Filler is a hilariously funny woman, a kind of Kiwi Ruby Wax mixed with Tracy Ullman and a sprinkling of Nigella Lawson. Deb Filler's warm personality totally shines through. She has a new stand-up show full of stories, jokes, tall tales and true. Comedy with music and laughs from a consummate entertainer, extraordinary character actress. 2010-03-17-14043-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13819/event/ Nursery Bites Mini-Workshops - Take the whole series as part of a work experience or volunteer programme, or go bite-size and just select a few of the topics that interest you These are hands-on practical sessions where participants work as a group both in the nursery and the neighbouring bush. These workshops are on every Thursday from 18th February to 15th April at the stated time. Different topic each Thursday. Funded by the Perry Foundation. Bookings essential as maximum of 20 people per workshop. 2010-03-18-13819-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13526/event/ Race 9: Swim 500m; Run 3km - The Takapuna Swim and Run Series is designed to be "user friendly" for both first time competitors and seasoned triathletes. The races are suitable for all age groups from ll years on. 2010-03-18-13526-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13843/event/ Starfish Fairy and Pirate Show. 2010-03-19-13843-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14104/event/ Great entertainment for the whole family. 2010-03-19-14104-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14137/event/ Cost Friday door $20, prepay $15 Saturday door $50, unwaged $40 Both days door $60, unwaged $50 (Sat/Both subtract $5 for prepay) This will be an evening followed by a day of up beat singing. Learning songs in harmony in a variety of styles; gospel, African, pop, voice games etc. You can attend either or both sessions. Be prepared for some hand clappin'fun! Max has directed Auckland based Heaven Bent Gospel Choir for the past five years, during which time they recorded their first CD. He also directs the SingForJoy choir, which he started in 2009 and works with choirs and leads singing workshops throughout New Zealand. 2010-03-19-14137-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13929/event/ Earth 2010-03-19-13929-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14166/event/ Takapuna Grammar School PTA presents a summer dance featuring live bands Wonderfish and Front Room. Cash bar and supper provided. 2010-03-19-14166-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13824/event/ Put your household and garden waste to work. $20.00 voucher towards a composting system. Bookings essential. 2010-03-20-13824-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13890/event/ 2010-03-20-13890-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13813/event/ Effective colour in healing, learn the basics to get you started. 2010-03-20-13813-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13930/event/ Ice Age 3 2010-03-20-13930-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14168/event/ Learn to get fit the Nordic Way! Poles supplied. Limited spaces available - Booking is essential. 2010-03-20-14168-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14176/event/ Oxfam New Zealand, in partnership with Beca and North Shore City Council, will be hosting the Oxfam Corporate Water Challenge at Narrow Neck Beach. Come along and support the teams or enter your own team of four for the relay event. All proceeds to Oxfam Water for survival programmes. www.oxfam.org.nz for details and online registrations 2010-03-20-14176-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13838/event/ Music by Vertigo 2010-03-21-13838-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13891/event/ 2010-03-21-13891-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14089/event/ Delgirl in Concert - from Dunedin. This trio of harmonisers took the 2008 Tui Folk Award with their first CD. 2010-03-22-14089-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13852/event/ A diverse range of mixed media artwork done by the New Dawn Group - inspiring! Opening Monday 22 March 5-7pm. 2010-03-22-13852-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13967/event/ Be entertained by the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. 2010-03-22-13967-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13983/event/ Works on paper by invited Artists: Karl Amundsen, Suzanne Ashmore, Gary Currin, Robert Ellis, Lindsey Kirk, Adrian Jackman, Patrick Malone, Alistair Nisbett-Smith, Pauline Thompson, Ross Ritchie, Nicol Sanders-O'Shea, John Oxborough, Clyde Scott, Rosemary Theunissen, Frank van Schaik, Sharon Vickers, Denys Watkins, Clare Young 2010-03-22-13983-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13865/event/ 2010-03-23-13865-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14165/event/ All welcome. 2010-03-23-14165-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14122/event/ Artists exhibiting a range of contemporary and traditional works from sculpture to paintings in their own exhibition spaces. Opening 24th March at 5.00pm. 2010-03-24-14122-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14087/event/ Auckland Bluegrass & Old Time Country Music Club. 2010-03-24-14087-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14147/event/ Canada - Wes Williamson (tonight): Are you interested in stamp collecting - come and join us at our meetings that are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month except for December and January. 2010-03-24-14147-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13820/event/ Nursery Bites Mini-Workshops - Take the whole series as part of a work experience or volunteer programme, or go bite-size and just select a few of the topics that interest you These are hands-on practical sessions where participants work as a group both in the nursery and the neighbouring bush. These workshops are on every Thursday from 18th February to 15th April at the stated time. Different topic each Thursday. Funded by the Perry Foundation. Bookings essential as maximum of 20 people per workshop. 2010-03-25-13820-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/14135/event/ Golf Day sponsored by the Oxford Sports Trust, with proceeds to the North Shore Hospice. Entry forms online at www.nzhospice.co.nz and www.parnz.co.nz 2010-03-25-14135-TNS