Brenda Harwood

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U3A preparing for winter courses

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarU3A Dunedin is continuing its efforts to provide educational opportunities to members of the region’s ‘‘third age’’ population, through its ongoing series of short courses. Offering classes for retired and semi-retired people which are delivered by experts, including university staff, U3A Dunedin has a local membership of 955 people.
Putting musical together ‘full-on challenge’, but fun

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarTackling the beast of a show that is Chess the Musical is an exciting challenge for director Greg MacLeod and his dedicated cast and crew. ‘‘Chess traverses such a wide range of genres, from classical, balletic and opera to Rogers & Hammerstein and ABBA-style pop, that it is a full-on challenge, but great fun,’’ MacLeod said.
Athenaeum library celebrates 155 years at Octagon site

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarThe extraordinary place of the Dunedin Athenaeum & Mechanics’ Institute in the history of the city is being highlighted during today’s 155th anniversary celebrations for the Octagon lending library.
Young ‘rising stars’ set to compete in final

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarA trio of talented young southern musicians will take centre stage next week as the 2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition reaches its thrilling conclusion.
Dark mystery impressive and intriguing

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarThe Globe Theatre presents Crunchy Silk by Jesse SayerSunday, May 4Review by BRENDA HARWOODThe mysterious world of a confused, child-like young woman inhabiting a single 'safe' space is at the heart of dark mystery Crunchy Silk, by Jesse Sayer.
‘Allies’ set to take on the world

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarThe success of dancers from Dunedin’s Rasa School of Dance on the national stage, including one crew qualifying for the world’s top hip hop competition, is "a dream come true" for school principal Lisa Wilkinson. "It still feels quite surreal, we were the only South Island school there and everyone is super excited that we did so well," Ms Wilkinson said.
Spirit of Anzac mateship recalled

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarThe extraordinary sacrifice of those who fought in World War 1 and in many conflicts since were front of mind for about 300 people who gathered for the Anzac Day service at Montecillo Veterans’ Home & Hospital on Friday.
Poetry, opera combine in musical monodrama

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarA musical "monodrama" created by Dunedin composer Prof Anthony Ritchie, in collaboration with author Fiona Farrell, will be performed next week for NZ Music Month. Entitled You! Who?, the song cycle will be given its premiere performance by senior lecturer in voice Dr Tessa Romano (mezzo soprano) and Prof Terence Dennis (piano), next Wednesday from 1pm at Hanover Hall.
Posies to honour loved ones

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

Thursday, 1 May 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarThe buzz of cheerful conversation and the aroma of rosemary filled naval reserve headquarters HMNZS Toroa last Thursday, as dozens of volunteers worked to make about 5000 posies for Anzac Day. The posies were laid in the services section of the Andersons Bay Cemetery during the posy laying ceremony on Anzac morning.
Shopping trips made easy, fun

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Brenda Harwood

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarA weekly bus ride to go shopping is a chance to chat, swap recipes and enjoy the sights of the city for clients of the Plus Bus shopping service. Founded in 2003 as a charitable trust, the volunteer-run service provides low-cost, supported shopping trips for older people, those with mobility issues, or who are recovering from injury or surgery.