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10 Great Tips to Amazing Vacation & Travel photos

arden — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:57:13 +0000

Setting off for another great travels and vacations and yearn to capture great photos for memory keep sake?

Travel photography tips ; workshops ; CANON EOS ; pixtalks by Epixels Limited

Mark you date & join us for a fun time of learning 10 great tips for amazing vacation photos.

April 8th 2013 ( Monday ) Time : 5pm to 7pm

May 13th 2013 ( Monday ) Time: 5pm to 7pm

VENUE: GLENDOWIE COMMUNITY CENTRE @ 83 Crossfield Road, Glendowie 1071.

REGISTRATION required for SEAT RESERVATION at arden@epixels.co.nz

FREE of CHARGE – A Media Community Program by Epixels Limited.

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Cornwall Park Summer Music Concert Series

arden — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:47:10 +0000

For all concert music lovers… check out Cornwall Park Summer Music Concert Series…

Schedule: 20 January 2013 – 31 March 2013

Where: Cornwall Park, Greenlane Rd, Auckland

Restrictions:All Ages

Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Sundays at the Band Rotunda.

Sunday 20th January, 1-3pm
Mambo Kings – Romantic boleros, spicy salsa and cha cha cha – Latin American style.

Sunday 27th January, 1-3pm
Tony Painting and The Power – Rock away to the blues tunes.

Sunday 3rd February
Cornwall Park Military Heritage Day:
Sisters of Swing – 11am-12:30pm
The Prohibition Swingtet – 1-3pm
Music to remind you of the American military hospital and our service personal and nurses overseas and defence efforts at home in NZ during World War II.

Sunday 10th February-Double concert
Twisty Willow, 1-3pm – Celtic tunes to dance to with, reels, jigs and fun from the Emerald Isles.
Prohibition Big Band, 5-7pm – Bold big band numbers in this early evening concert.

Sunday 17th February, 1-3pm
Suzanne Lynch Duo – Pop tunes from the sweet singer so well known to many.

Sunday 24th February, 1-3pm
Dalewool Auckland Brass – Hot-stepping through the brass band classics.

Sunday 3rd March, 1-3pm
The Foxymoronz – Pop tunes for the whole family for Children’s Day.

Sunday 10th March-Double concert
Starlight Strings Quartet, 1-3pm – Enjoy magical classical adventures.
Society Jazzmen, 5-7pm – Traditional jazz classics from this combo.

Sunday 17th March, 1-3pm
The DeSotos – Cruising the highway this summer with country rock.

Sunday 24th March, 1-3pm
North Shore Concert Band – Big sound, classy music from this up-tempo community band.

Sunday 31st March, 1-3pm
Jessie Bradshaw – Sultry songs of summer from this Jazz vocalist.

For rain effected events, please contact the Cornwall Park Information Centre for alternative play date.

Parking at Cornwall Park – Just a reminder we have parking on the Puriri Drive side of the Park.

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WAITANGI DAY CELEBRATION 2013

arden — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:32:50 +0000

Celebrate Waitangi Day with family and friends at this commemorative event.

Join us for a day of ceremony, education, culture, fun and activities along with free kids’ rides and live performances by some of Aotearoa’s top artists!

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2013 is proudly presented by Toi o Manukau in commemoration of our national day.

The South Auckland celebration is Auckland region’s largest Waitangi Day event. The event aims to raise awareness and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the sharing of arts, crafts, music and food.

This alcohol and smoke-free event is proudly supported by Auckland Council, The Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Niu FM.

When: (Wed) 6th Feb 2013 ( 10am to 5pm )

Where: Barry Curtis Park, Stancombe and Chapel Roads, Auckland

Restrictions: All Ages

Admission : FREE

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*FREE entry to MOTAT for Residents from Auckland’s Southern and Eastern suburbs

arden — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:03:16 +0000

MOTAT Auckland South & East Appreciation Month MOTAT Auckland South & East Appreciation Month, Auckland, 1 November 2012 – 30

As MOTAT’s way of saying thanks to the ratepayers of Auckland for their support, regions across Auckland are offered periods of free entry throughout the year. This November is free for Auckland South and East, so MOTAT is encouraging residents in these areas to explore the constantly changing exhibitions and activities that MOTAT has on offer.

There are a myriad of fascinating and interactive exhibitions to explore at MOTAT including the multi-award winning Aviation Display Hall, the 1950s themed ‘I Am The Last Tram’ and one of MOTAT’s newest displays, the first car crushed under the Government’s anti-boy racer laws. MOTAT will also host a ‘funrazor’ event on Sunday 4th November where visitors will be invited to journey back to the 1950s for a themed head shaving event to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Plus on Sunday 18th November, additional activities including military vehicle rides, a lollymaker and steam train rides will operate for MOTAT’s Third Sunday of the Month.

Auckland South and East residents can gain free entry to MOTAT by presenting vouchers that will appear in local papers and letter boxes throughout the month, vouchers available at local libraries, or by displaying their rates bill or proof of address on entry. If residents have any queries about whether their suburb is eligible for free entry, they can find more information and terms at www.motat.org.nz.

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Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 – Present

arden — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:53:14 +0000

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki presents the popular photographic exhibition, Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 – Present.

Who Shot Rock & Roll travels to New Zealand direct from its United States tour with 173 works from more than 100 photographers and many rare and never-before-exhibited images. Photographers include Diane Arbus, Roberta Bayley, Henry Diltz, Godlis, Dennis Hopper, David LaChappelle, Annie Leibovitz, Linda McCartney and Albert Watson.

Organised by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by photographic historian and author Gail Buckland, Who Shot Rock & Roll is the first museum exhibition to acknowledge photographers for their collaborative and creative role in the history of popular music.

The Auckland exhibition is the first time Who Shot Rock & Roll will have travelled outside of the United States. It is the second international exhibition presented by Auckland Art Gallery since its reopening in 2011.

Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 – Present is the exhibition of the book of the same title authored by Gail Buckland.

When:

Sat 10 Nov–Sun 3 Mar ’13, 10:00am–5:00pm

Where: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Season pass: $35.00
Concession : $10.00
Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery: $9.00
Family pass: $30.00
Children aged 12 and under: $0.00

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Beyond the Lens @ MOTAT

arden — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:57:29 +0000

Beyond the Lens

MOTAT (Museum of Transport & Technology), Saturday, 12th May 2012 – Monday, 24th December 2012

Come and experience the history of the captured image at MOTAT’s breathtaking ‘Shutter’ exhibition.

Showcasing some of history’s most iconic antique cameras, MOTAT has over 100 for you to enjoy including 19th century commercial cameras, No.1 Pocket Kodaks, cameras designed for aerial photography and popular Box Brownie models.

So come along to MOTAT and get caught up in the history of photography with the ‘Shutter’ exhibition.

Website: http://www.motat.org.nz

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