Organist comes to Coast

An organist known as ‘the Pavarotti of the organ’ will play one concert only on the Hibiscus Coast next month.

The concert is part of Carlo Curley’s first tour of NZ, which will also include playing the new Auckland Town Hall organ.

Inspiration out of Africa

Josiane Duff’s sense of adventure is reflected in an exhibition of her work that includes semi-impressionistic portraits of North African people.

Gulf Harbour author lets imagination take flight

Believing in himself, and in the power of the written word, has seen Gulf Harbour resident Richard Armitt through some testing times.

Hibiscus

• Grease is the word in Orewa
• Duck event refloated
• Inspiration for successful dressing at fundraiser
• Atrium opera
• Sign clears confusion
• Win sheds light on creativity
• Genial genealogist at Family History Fair

Mahurangi

• Chamber trio in Warkworth
• Diamonds set to dazzle
• Taste hosts national cookbook launch
• Workshop expands floral techniques (+pic gallery)
• Leigh guitarist takes top award
• Art awards deadline extended
• Evening of song at Puhoi
• Bridal fashion through the ages
• Club puts gloss on national gems
• Chef adds flair to beef and lamb dishes
• Opshop rocks Ascension
• Get onboard for Kowhai Festival 2010
• Ukeleles have pluckin’ good time
• Beautiful music for Hospice
• Rural photography award
• Wearable costumes on the catwalk
• College performs Beauty and the Beast