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Rotoiti Safari - Don Stafford
DATE: Sunday, August 8, 2010
Don Stafford and Kerry Fowler's last documentary together, takes us on a rich historical journey exploring the many inlets and islands of Lake Rotoiti.
Rotorua Legends 2008 Encore - Don Stafford
DATE: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Film. Devoted to Don Stafford, one of Rotorua's most respected citizens, this documentary recounts the significant contribution he made as a historian.
Professor Elizabeth Rankin – Lord Elgin & The Marbles
DATE: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Professor Elizabeth Rankin considers the Parthenon and its sculptures from Athens’ Golden Age, and the subsequent history of the temple. In exploring how the marble works came to be in the British Museum, London, she will explore the question: whose legac
Angela Lassig – New Zealand Fashion Design
DATE: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Angela Lassig, author of the 2010 landmark book New Zealand Fashion Design, looks over the last 30 years of New Zealand fashion, including some of the big names like Marilyn Sainty and Zambesi's Elizabeth Findlay, providing insights into their methods, p
Concert at the Museum featuring Mark Dannenbring
DATE: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Mark Dannenbring, long time pioneer of wind and early music performance, is the artist behind the development of the Grenaditte flute. Accompanist Noelle Dannenbring on the piano. Supporting young artists are Daniel Park & Cantare vocal ensemble.
Tai Eru - Tudor Towers Memories
DATE: Sunday, September 19, 2010
During the glory days of the 1970s Tai Eru was Entertainment Manager at Tudor Towers Cabaret. Now a respected elder who serves on a wide range of boards and trusts, Eru will share Tudor Towers stories.
Trish Gribben – A BLAST! from the past
DATE: Friday, October 15, 2010
Taking cues from Pat Hanly’s paintings, Trish Gribben (with Gil Hanly) will talk about protests, painting, Pat and the Peace Squadron.
Shari Cole - Pacificana
DATE: Friday, October 22, 2010
Weaver Shari Cole explains her long-standing passion for the Pacific and its people.
Barry Dabb - Cascades
DATE: Friday, December 10, 2010
Barry Dabb, curator of Cascades, talks about the ideas behind the exhibition and the individual works.