A Glimpse of Wairua
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinKāi Tahu dancer and choreographer, Louise Potiki-Bryant and Kāi Tahu theatre practioner, Rua McCallum have collaborated together in the past. Wairua is a performance planned for February 2019. Join Lou and Rua to hear about Wairua and the creationary science event that motivates this and other innovative performance pieces they have created. Toitū OSM Auditorium, …
Matariki Flag-making Workshop with Simon Kaan
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinMake your own Matariki flag! Join celebrated Ngāi Tahu artist Simon Kaan in researching Māori astronomical understanding of the Matariki cluster, then create your very own printed Matariki star flag to take home. Part of the Hāhakaranga Arts and Science Project. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Monday 9 July, 9am ‒ 12pm and 1‒4pm. …
Beyond Big Bang CANCELLED
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinCANCELLED Rua McCallum will give a talk that gives an interpretation of a Kāi Tahu creation narrative, looking at how we might have known about these events especially when science is only making these discoveries now. Toitū OSM Auditorium, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Sunday 15 July, 11.30am. FREE Contact 03 477 5052 toituosm.com
Hineraukatauri
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinFrom contemporary to traditional, the nostalgia of Hineraukatauri will resonate through the gifts that the Māori musicians will share. Come along and enjoy the experience and gift of Māori music. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Sunday 22 July, 1.30pm. FREE Contact 03 477 5052 toituosm.com
Taonga Puoro Concert
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinAlistair Fraser is a leading practitioner who has been working with and playing ngā taonga pūoro for over 18 years. His solo performances have gained wide acclaim and he has just completed his latest album. This concert will focus on some of his more recent work. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Saturday 29 …
Hineraukatauri
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinExperience the gift of Māori music! From contemporary to traditional, the Goddess of music Hineraukatauri will resonate through the performances that local musicians share in this special New Year concert. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Sunday 30 June, 1‒4pm. FREE Contact 03 477 5052 toituosm.com
Waiata Mai, Waiata Atu
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinThe Dunedin City Council waiata group will share some of the songs they have been learning since 2002 when they were established as a Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) initiative by the Dunedin Public Library. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Tuesday 2 July, 11am. FREE Contact 03 477 …
CANCELLED: Dunedin Multi-Ethnic Council Community Art Workshop
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinDue to bereavement, this event is now cancelled. Join us to create artistic panels that portray Dunedin’s diverse ethnic inclusive culture. These will be used within the wider community Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Saturday 6 July, 10am – 4pm. Gold coin koha – bookings essential Book at the Toitū reception desk …
Harakeke Weaving Workshop
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinJoin Amber Bridgman (Rabuvai, Waitaha, Kāti Mamoe, Kāi Tahu) for a fun-filled few hours learning to weave. This is a beginner’s level workshop, so no previous experience is required. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Saturday 22 June and Saturday 6 July, 11am – 2pm. $10 each – bookings essential Book at the …
CANCELLED: Cultural Food Fare
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinDue to bereavement, this event is now cancelled. Bring along your favourite ethnic food to be shared as part of a pot luck celebration of cultures. Toitū OSM Josephine Foyer, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Sunday 7 July, 1pm–3pm. FREE Contact 03 477 5052 toituosm.com
Manu Aute – Traditional Māori Kite Making Workshop
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinLearn about the cultural significance and practices of manu aute with Ngāi Tahu artist Jennifer Duff, and create your own traditional Māori kite. All materials are supplied. There will be a break at 1pm. Join us for this this hands-on event to celebrate Matariki. Saturday 18 July, 11am – 2pm Toitū OSM – Josephine Foyer …
Celebrate Māori New Year @ Toitū
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinRaranga Workshops Explore the Māori art form of raranga (weaving). Whether you’re new to weaving or are looking for an opportunity to further develop your practice, this programme offers a range of project-based tasks to learn about the cultural practices of toi (arts) with master weaver Amber Bridgman. All materials supplied. Introductory Workshop: Join Amber …
Celebrate Māori New Year @ Toitū
Toitū OSM 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, DunedinRaranga Workshops Explore the Māori art form of raranga (weaving). Whether you’re new to weaving or are looking for an opportunity to further develop your practice, this programme offers a range of project-based tasks to learn about the cultural practices of toi (arts) with master weaver Amber Bridgman. All materials supplied. Intermediate Workshops: Build on …