Tue 26 Aug 2008
Tama Ma at Tempo dance festival
Okareka Dance Company presents Tama Ma at Tempo - New Zealand Festival of Dance. Presented as a five-act autobiographical dance journey, each segment of Tama Ma is choreographed by a different New Zealand choreographer and performed by Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal. Performances take place at The Edge in Auckland from 9 to 14 October 2008.
Patricia Grace awarded Neustadt International Prize
Writer Patricia Grace will be honoured as the 2008 laureate of the $50,000 Neustadt International Prize for Literature at a ceremony to be held in September 2008 at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus. An international jury representing ten countries selected Patricia as this year’s recipient of the award.
Takitimu Festival tickets on sale
The Takitimu Festival is happening from 12 - 16 November 2008 at Waikoko Gardens, Hawkes Bay Showgrounds in Hastings. A wonderful feat of international and local music, culture, art, performance, hands on workshops and more - featuring over 1500 performers and artisans. Tickets available through Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz