Wellington Fringe Festival : VANTV08

The Vanettes.

VanTV – The Mobile Projection/Digital Art Unit is back to bring its eclectic brand of video art and installation to the central Wellington streets. Consisting of five Wellington video artists plus assorted guests, this cross-platform collaborative project with roots in guerilla art will happen over three nights in three different locations.

Sat 9 Feb @ Waitangi Park 9-11pm,
Fri15 Feb @ Cuba St outside Matterhorn 9-11pm
Sat 16 Feb @ Civic Square 9-11pm
Duration 2 hrs

Pecha Kucha Night Auckland #06

PECHA KUCHA VOL. 06

wednesday 20th february | doors open 19:30h | start 20:20h | Galatos, 17 Galatos St, off K-road, Newton | admission $7


Dear Pecha Kucha Lovers,

The next Pecha Kucha Night in Auckland is coming again.

We are still negotiating with some other exciting people. However, this is the list of presenters, who have confirmed so far:

Jessie Yan (architect // about Master planning, architecture design) www.jhyanarchitects.com
Ole Maiava (Multi-Media artist // on his recent work)
Greg Murrell (Director, Ryder Salon // about hairdressing) www.rydersalon.com
Patrick Loo & Sarosh Mulla (architecture students, UoA// on a new project)
Valentin Tinc & Cristina Popovici (artists // on their recent work) www.soca.co.nz
Rachel Carley (ceramics designer// about George Perec's writing on Space)
Daniel Marshall (architect // on Mexican surrealism) www.marshall-architect.co.nz
Mark Robertson ( artist // about sideroom) www.sideroom.com
Russel Walder (artist and oboist // about his work) www.nomadsoulrecords.com

Also check our website for updates http://www.pechakucha.co.nz

Pecha Kucha - which originated in Tokyo - is a unique, rapid-fire format in which each speaker shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds. With each presentation lasting just 6 minutes and 40 seconds, the audience experiences an exhilarating variety of ideas and projects.

PK global news:

the PK headquarter launched a new website. check www.pecha-kucha.org
the Pecha Kucha book is out now. check www.klein-dytham.com/pechakucha/shop/

other news:

the laptopbattle hits the shores of New Zealand and is looking for skilled artists. check www.laptopbattle.co.nz

If you want to be a presenter at one of our next Pecha Kucha Nights Auckland, please send an email with the subject "PechaKuchaNight Presenters" to curators@pechakucha.co.nz

Pecha Kucha Auckland is powered by MIG and receives some funding from creative NZ and Auckland City Council.

EXHIBITION : Dialect at The Engine Room

Arie Hellendoorn, Julian Bishop, Daniel Shaw, Eugenius Van Penseel.

The Engine Room
21st March – 31st March
Opening Celebration March 20th at 5.30p.m.

The Engine Room is proud to present Dialect, the fourth exhibition in a series of annual exhibitions, curated by Arie Hellendoorn.

Dialect uses portraiture as a thematic springboard toward the development of a body of work.

This is a multi media installation involving painting, photography, sculpture and computer generated work, featuring new work by Arie Hellendoorn, Julian Bishop, Daniel Shaw, and Eugenius Van Penseel.

The Engine Room is a Public Art Gallery comprised of some of the finest white walls in Wellington. Dialect represents a continued focus on developing an important site within Wellington for the exhibition of diverse and interesting contemporary art. Established in Late 2005, the Engine Room is located on the Massey University campus and is managed by the school of Fine Arts. Try your best to spot the squirrel.

For further information, interview inquiries or to obtain images for reproduction, please contact:

The Engine Room
Massey School of Fine Arts, Wellington
Access via Entrance C, Upper Taranaki Street
Eastern Corner, Block 1

Opening Hours Wednesday- Saturday, 12p.m.-4p.m.
T: 04 801 5799 X6313

OFFICE SPACE : Inner City Wellington

We're a collection of professional independents (producer, graphic designer, illustrator, restaurant owner and social marketer) who inhabit a charming, newly outfitted, sunny, inner city office. As well as the space we provide broadband, photocopier, fax, kitchen, bathroom (with shower) and electricity - all for $350 per month plus GST. If this sound like you please call Fenn Gordon on 04 385 8872 or 021 402468

EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Team Leader role

TimeZoneOne Graphic Design Recruitment
Currently TimeZoneOne is having a boom due to our USA client growth. This means we are need of additional quality graphic designers, including a graphic team leader role. We are having real trouble finding top talent (we have been advertising for months) so we are putting the word out, if you might know of anyone, or you might know of someone who might know of someone…etc. The job(s) are pretty good, we look after our team and our graphic designers get to work on large and interesting USA brands and projects.
If you could pass this message on, or ask around then that would be much appreciated.
Anyone interested can just contact me (andy). The fee for finding this person will be the standard TimeZoneOne HR recruitment fee – a well done pat on the back.
Andy Carruthers

Ph +64212446051
Fax +6448010841
Skype andytz1
Email andy@timezoneone.com
Web www.timezoneone.com

MUSIC : *** F R E E G I G at deNada on F R I D A Y ***

Now's the time to start planning your friday lunch. We are so pleased to have Hannah Howse playing a free gig in store at deNada from 12.30. It's the perfect chance to meet friends and grab a coffee.

Hannah Howse will be performing her flowing style of folk and reggae, blended by her powerful lyrics and her delicate voice.

We really want to support local artists and make these gigs a regular feature at deNada, and we need your support to make it worthwhile.

deNada
128 Featherston Street
Wellington

CRAFTWERK : Wellington, Feb 15th

Don't need no valentines....
…Because Craftwerk is TOMMOROW!

33 craft stalls,
7 bands,
2 stages,
1 mix tape swap box,
A crap load of band merch,
1 blanket fort,
A few emo-bots.

You.

Me.

A few drinks.

at the Southern Cross - bar and garden.
Thursday 15th, 5-9pm.
Free.

EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Design Lecturer at Elam

Elam is looking for some part-time staff to teach graphic design.
Mostly 4 hours a day for a couple of days a week.
If you, or anyone you know might be interested in some short term teaching then contact nicola at socket.

THEATRE: Magdalena Aotearoa National Gathering

5-10 April, Wellington
Early bird deadline extended

There has been a great response to our call for works-in-progress to be presented at the National Gathering. The eight selected works involve 23 practitioners from "emerging" to "experienced" and represent a diverse range of styles, themes and stages of development. Together with the workshops, discussions and evening events, these work-in-progress presentations will make the Gathering a rich and inspiring event. The selected works and presenting artists will be announced shortly.

As there are still a few participant places left, and we appreciate that even a small fee is difficult for many theatre artists to find, the early bird discounted registration period has been extended up to February 20th. For unwaged/students, the early bird fee is just $150 - that's for 5 days packed with workshops, discussions and work-in-progress presentations with some of the country's most interesting contemporary women theatre makers.

Participation is open to both men and women, and there is also the option to register for single days if you are not able to attend the whole event.

Participant registration forms, the full programme and further information is available at http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz/gathering/

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Magdalena Aotearoa Trust
PO Box 27 300
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand
http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz
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SKILLS : Presentation training for women

Do you give presentations, contribute at meetings or speak to groups?
Want to speak with fewer nerves, more confidence and more impact?
Deliver your message clearly and with credibility?

The Successful Speaking Experience, a one-day presentation skills course for women, will show you how.

Learn how to:
Look and sound more confident
Keep your audience interested at all times
Structure your presentation for maximum impact

You will be able to practice in a supportive, non-threatening environment

Everything will be arranged for you to have the most pleasant experience possible. We create an attractive, relaxing environment. Music and aromatherapy oils are used during the course to create a range of atmospheres. You receive a free reflexology and /or massage session, and finish off by receiving a gift

Cost: $395+gst per person. Includes all course material, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, reflexology and/or massage session

Venue: Wellington, Fernhill Motor Lodge

Dates:
Friday 23 February 2007
Friday 25 May 2007
Friday 24 August 2007
Friday 16 November 2007

Your facilitator: Kim Chamberlain principal of Successful Speaking. Kim is a professional speaker, trainer and author.

Further details are on: http://www.successfulspeaking.co.nz/SSE.htm.

Contact us: Phone 04 232 3726, email

SOCKET : December 2006

Celebrate the end of the year with some well-earned YOU time at Socket's Christmas event - our final get-together for the year.
Come along and get some invaluable styling tips on dressing from fellow creative businesswomen: fashion designers Haley Smith and Nada Matthews.

Festive Fashion and Chrissy Cheer
Aotearoa fashion designers Haley Smith of Haley Smith New Zealand and Nada Matthews, the creative director of deNada Ltd, will share their experiences in business and talk about and show their latest collections.
There'll be styling tips, too: learn about the garments that work with different body shapes, picking the right colours, as well as the new season's trends. Plus there'll be a chance too see and try on garments.
As well as a stunning collection of DeNada clothing to fit you whatever your beautiful shape and ranges from other exciting Aotearoa designers, the deNada concept store offers a lounge area, coffee, food and a wide range of chillin' music for sale.

deNada is delighted to offer a $5 voucher for every garment purchased on the night to be used at a later date. If you want to gift the voucher to a friend instead, it automatically becomes a $10 voucher. For deNada garments only.

Haley Smith New Zealand
Haley Smith New Zealand clothing is created for women looking for styled designer clothing that's functional, timeless, flattering and comfortable - but most importantly makes them feel special.
Women who wear Haley Smith New Zealand are a variety of ages, sizes and have different lifestyles. The designs are for women who want to stand out and wear interesting clothes, yet not follow fashion fads relentlessly. The designs are perfect for the work environment, but can easily be worn straight from work to a social function, at weekends, or to make an impact at a special event. Haley Smith New Zealand offers a size range from 8 - 18.
Website: www.fashionhq.co.nz

DeNada
DeNada recognises that not all body shapes are the same, so is a clothing collection that caters for different body shapes within the 8-16 size frame. While women who can easily buy off the rack within those sizes are well-catered for, so are women with big boobs and tall women with long legs.
Website: www.denada.co.nz

Female friends, clients and business associates warmly welcome!
Venue: DeNada concept store, 128 Featherston St
Wine: $5 per glass
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Date: Tuesday 5 December
We'd love to see you there, as well as your female friends and whanau.

NETWROKING : Network Monday at The Business Centre WELLINGTON

December the 4th is Network Monday at The Business Centre.
Clearly size does matter. . . so come along after 5.30pm, have a glass of wine or a coffee and supersize your networking circle!
We’d love to see you there!

If you would like to attend on Monday the 4th December contact:
The Business Centre
Ground Floor, Radio New Zealand House
155 The Terrace
ph: 494 0990
Fx: 494 0991

SKILLS : Additional Web Genius Lunch & Learn WELLINGTON

Due to high demand we are running an extra Web Genius Lunch & Learn on Wednesday December 6th at 12.30.

This session is for those who want to put e-marketing into action.
You will learn how the Web Genius e-marketing system can immediately empower you to:

• Create and maintain a database of customers and prospects categorised for easy targeting
• Create and send branded and personalised e-newsletters – quickly and automatically
• Take control of your website content - and link it to the database
• Create a dialogue with your audience – using Q&A, forums and even blogs
• Monitor your website and email traffic - and your referrals
• Sell products and services online – securely and with personalised offers
• Setup and maintain a loyalty rewards scheme - even linked to point-of-sale
• Promote seminars and events – and take bookings online
And all at a price you won’t believe!!

When: Wednesday 6th December, 12.30 -1.30 pm
Where: The Business Centre, Ground Floor
Radio New Zealand House
155 The Terrace
Ph: 04-494 0990
Lunch is provided and the session runs for only 1 hour
numbers are limited so register now through : www.thebusinesscentre.org.nz