THEATRE : Party like it’s 666

Hell pizza 666 debauched and dastardly Cabaret
From the heavenly Burlesques latest mad capped offering

6/6/06
Tue – 7pm until late Bats Theatre
One Night Show ONLY EVER: full $20 conc$15 includes Hell pizza
Dress ups get you in for conc. and prizes for the best dressed.



New Zealand’s sharpest Cabaret spinners are back, and they’re not going to miss this once in blue moon opportunity… to party like its 666

Thrilling cabaret hour followed by pizza and live band all for the feel good ticket price Which will be donated to our beloved Bats Theatre come and support our best local talent and raise some restorative funds for Bats Theatre.


From the producer of the Hit of the Fringe 06’ Heavenly Burlesque Winner of the Best Fringe Production and Best Theatre award.

A totally new cabaret show of crazy performance, With special Mc Cohen Holloway who’s mastery of impersonation and piss take has made him the core member of the hit kiwi television comedy Face lift he will have you in stitches.

The after show band!!! hey evry 1 BEATROOTZ

Bats Theatre after 9pm back wit a new trak called ‘you know! New vid on C4 Holla Hour! Fresh off da press! Check out them live they will have you on your feet.

Music: dance: singing: nudity: comedy: acting: all out cabaret carnage: dress ups: Drinks: pizza: never to be repeated.

STORYTELLING: Te Haerenga -- The Journey

If you missed the storytelling show Te Haerenga -- The Journey during the Fringe Festival last year, now's your opportunity with a new season coming up 8 - 10 June at Drama Christi Studio!

Te Haerenga is the combined story of how life's journeys shape the people we become and it features four Wellington Storytellers:

* Moira Wairama's story traces the journey of a woman moving from a mono-cultural, mono-lingual family background to becoming bi-cultural and bi-lingual

* Tony Hopkins' story is one of moving away from his black upbringing in Washington DC and travelling the world to once again claim himself as a black man and a storyteller

* Ralph Johnson's journey is one of coming up against the narrow view of what it was to be a man and claiming his own unique style of manhood

* Mary-Alice Arthur's journey has taken her around the world to finally claim both Northern and Southern Hemisphere while still answering the question "Where are you from?"

Te Haerenga is a weaving in the finest sense -- a threading together of the joy and pain of life journeys, told with humour, poignancy and guts. It will make you laugh and it will leave you thinking.

Te Haerenga has a season coming up at Drama Christi Studio 8 - 10 June (bookings 385 4974) and will also be playing at the Glistening Waters International Festival of Storytelling in Masterton 22 - 24 June (www.glisteningwaters.co.nz).

For all of you interested in storytelling, the Festival is a fabulous opportunity to see some great local and international tellers in action and to take part in workshops that can take your skills further. Check the website.

May the stories be shared...

[via Magdalena Aotearoa Trust http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz]

Sure to be a goody from this quality Auckland jeweller, at Quoil in June.

SPEAKER : Software Success, Thursday 1 June

UP Event – UpStart – Software Success, Thursday 1 June.
UpStart – Software Success (or not)

Thursday, 1 June 2006
Wellington Convention Centre
5.30pm for a 6.00-6.15pm start

Unlimited Potential is delighted that Rod Drury has agreed to face the UP members at our next UpStart session on 1 June, to give us some insight into his success as a leading New Zealand entrepreneur in the IT sector.

Rod was founder and CEO of AfterMail which was acquired by Quest Software in January 2006 AfterMail provides a new approach to Enterprise Email Management by 'Transforming Email into Enterprise Information'. See the National Business Review article "Quest snaps up Aftermail in $65m deal" for a bit of background.

Rod co-founded USA based Context Connect Incorporated which provides Directory solutions for mobile devices. Prior to this Rod was CTO of Advantage Group where he spent significant time in the USA working with leading international technology companies.

Rod has been involved in many upstart businesses over the past two decades including TradeMe and Glazier Systems (now Intergen) and is also very active in the technology community and the mentoring young technology companies.

So, come along to our event at 5.30pm on Thurs 1 June at the Wellington Convention centre, and find out what Rod has to say. After Mail isn't the only company he has sold for millions of dollars! One not to be missed. RSVP at www.up.org.nz

See you there!

SALE: Gordon Harris, Design Books

The Annual Gordon Harris

Design
BOOK SALE

HUGE RANGE

Up to 50% off clearance titles
At least 10% off all books

PREVIEW DAY: Friday 26th May

Be first to take advantage of these heavily discounted titles!
170 Victoria Street, Wellington 8.30am – 6.00pm (on Preview Day) Open 7 Days

GET IN QUICK!

Sale ends 2nd July

Sale only in Wellington Store


All discounted items can be charged to your account.
Sorry, no sale books can be provided on appro.
Specials only while stocks last.

NEWS : NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin

Here is the contents for the latest hit of Music Industry Info.

To subscribe to Temple Music Industry Info Bulletin send a blank email to
subscribe@temple.co.nz

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1/ MTV coming to NZ

2/ Arc - Dunedin is looking to book shows

3/ Chch venues contact info and general advice

4/ Dunedin Fringe Festival extended deadline for Artist Grant applications
to 26 May

5/ The New Zealand International Arts Festival seeking proposals

6/ Auckland and Touring bands wanted for new weekly night at Galatos
basement (AK)

7/ Open Might and Jam Nites listing at
http://www.temple.co.nz/Temple_OpenMics.htm

8/ Monday Nights For A Jam Session And Bbq! (Ak)

9/ Change to Howick Jam Session (AK)

10/ Creative media production facility (Sound production, music vids, EPK's,
rehearsal studio etc) West AK

11/ Record a single and shoot the video all in one day for $500 (Whangarei)

12/ Free copywriting available

13// Glyn MacLean's company Oikos Music Ltd is now authorised to represent
Kiwi artists in USA.

14/ SXSW dates for 2007 & 2006 Keynote Neil Young highlights online

15/ Upload your music videos on www.youtube.com (free)

16/ New rock radio station THE ZONE 89X (Whangarei)

17/ NZ Music Podcasts - The Voice Booth

18/ International A&R Directory

19/ USA Songwriting Competition deadline May 31, 2006

20/ Will Calhoun Drum Clinics (Tga, Ak, Wgtn)

21/ Jojo Mayer Sonor Drums Clinic (Rotorua, Ak, Wgtn)

22/ Jazz Guitar and Flute Workshops with Joe Beck / Ali Ryerson (USA) (AK,
Chch, Palmerston Nth)

23/ Introduction to Entertainment Technology at AUT (AK)

24/ A group of local musos & songwriters are forming a new 'Music Club' in
Titirangi.

25/ Socket - creative sector networking meetings for Women (Wgtn)

26/ Sponsorship and fundraising training (AK)

27/ Free Business Training (AK)

28/ Free Business Training (Kapiti Coast) High Impact Business Course

29/ Artist residencies in Asia open for applications

30/ Funding for Community Groups (AK)

31/ Nominations open for NZ Music Awards

32/ Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra is trying to create a network of mandolin
and other plectrum players throughout New Zealand.

33/ Bass Player Wanted (AK)

34/ Bass player wanted (AK)

35/ 1940's Washburn mandolin for sale

36/ For sale: Fylde 10-string cittern, as new $1900. 8-string Bouzouki ,
$350

37/ Organ tutor wanted-Ak

38/ Singing teacher wanted! - Wgtn

39/ Jobs in the Music Industry (& related)


Reprinted with permission
Temple NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin
www.temple.co.nz

COMEDY : Festival shows

The picks from our woman on the scene – Brianne Kerr

2006 Downstage Comedy Season 11 May – 3 June
ODDFELLOWS New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2006
The Drag Kings: 11-13 May @ 8pm
The 4 Noels: 16-20 May @ 7pm
Charlie Pickering: 16-20 May @ 8.30pm
David O’Doherty: 23-27 May @ 7pm
Janey Godley: 23-27 May @ 8.30pm
Brandon Lovegrove: 30 May – 3 June @ 7pm
Those Indian Guys: 30 May – 3 June @ 8.30pm
For more details check out www.downstage.co.nz or www.comedyfestival.co.nz
All bookings @ 04 801 6946 or www.downstage.co.nz
Downstage becomes the Wellington home of the ODDFELLOWS NZ International Comedy Festival and events. Plus, we'll be the Festival bar! So get your skates on, get down here and get a belly full of comedy!


An Unfortunate Woman
ODDFELLOWS New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2006
Venue: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Dates: Tue 23rd – Sat 27th May 2006
Tickets: Full $18 / Conc. $14
Time: 6.30pm
Booking: 04 802 4175 book@bats.co.nz
A tale of delusion, infidelity and social outcasts, Nicola Gunn is An Unfortunate Woman (and everybody else) in a performance of physical luminosity as wicked as it is absurd.
“***** The audience was blown away.” - Montreal Gazette 2005
www.bats.co.nz
www.nicolagunn.com


Brimstone and Treacle
24-27 May, 7.30pm
MTA Garage Space
11 Hutchinson St, Newtown
BOOKINGS: 04 381 9253 $15/12
By Dennis Potter
Directed by Sally Richards
‘There is no god and there are no miracles.’ Mr Bates
Sally Richards is proud to present British dramatist Dennis Potter’s infamous and wickedly humorous thriller, Brimstone and Treacle, a play originally banned by BBC television in 1976 for being ‘nauseating’.
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Theatre Arts in Directing

LECTURE: Creating Personal Equity

Cultivate
The Importance of Standing for Something - Creating Personal Equity

DELOITTE Guest Speaker Jonathan (JR) is General Manager of Saatchi & Saatchi Wellington.

Prior to this role Jonathan held a number of senior corporate positions including time as General Manager of Clemenger BBDO, Lion Nathan, British American Tobacco, and General Manager of New Zealand Dairy Foods. He therefore has a rare mix of senior client and agency experience and is equally comfortable in commercial and social marketing spheres.

JR's passions include Wellington, New Zealand, fishing (badly), golf (very, very badly), and the arts.

Cultivate provides a network and opportunities for future movers and shakers to take inspiration from today's business leaders. Hear from leading professionals who will transfer their knowledge, share their experiences and help cultivate you - New Zealand's young business talent.

To learn more about Cultivate and to register for this event, please visit their website at http://www.cultivate.org.nz, go to the Events page and click on the Register link.

Date: Thursday 18 May 2006
Time:6.00 arrival, 6.30 presentation
Venue: Deloitte House, Level 16 , 10 Brandon St
RSVP: Friday 5 May 2006

SOCKET IN MAY

Having great energy and good health are true advantages in fuelling business success, as well as in managing the many aspects of our busy lives. And pitching the right balance between work and life is a constant challenge for many, particularly those of us in self-employment.

We’ve invited a very experienced expert in the field of work/life balance to talk to us about finding the happy medium, so note the date now. Jules Barber has been successfully self-employed for some 12 years, and is her own best advertisement – she glows with great energy!

These are the things most likely to bring you happiness according to American social psychologist and researcher David Myers:
• a fit and healthy body
• positive self-esteem
• feelings of control
• optimism
• an outgoing nature
• acceptance and an outward focus
• realistic goals and expectations
• supportive friendships
• a close, intimate, and equal relationship
• challenging work
• leisure pursuits, with adequate rest
• a faith that has purpose.

Do come along and meet Jules, bring a female friend if you like, and enjoy the mutual support of other women in business.

We would also like to send big ups to Marzena Zareba and ThinkTankz for hosting Socket over the recent months. All those meetings must have rubbed off as Marzena is now dipping her toes into the world of creative self-employment with her own company Idle Dandies! Lizzy and Linda from the extremely cool (and orange) Bambalina’s Cafe have kindly offered us their space for free on Tuesday nights – we’d appreciate it if you’d share the love with a cuppa or one of their delicious cakes and snacks.


MAY SPEAKER: Jules Barber, Pure Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing: What is Wellbeing?

An informative and interactive session that will help you define your individual values and beliefs around health and happiness. Explore the principles of health and the principles of extraordinary health!

Learn some tools to support you to stay on track, as well as some simple and effective techniques to enhance relaxation.

Jules Barber is a health and wellbeing consultant, massage therapist and certified NLP practitioner. She assists clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through nutrition, bodywork, relaxation and personal growth.

Jules is a partner in Pure Wellbeing, which facilitates health and rejuvenation retreats in Wellington and on the Kapiti Coast. She teaches massage, yoga and relaxation and has presented “Health in Focus” workshops to corporates in both New Zealand and Australia.

www.purewellbeing.co.nz

DATE: Tuesday 23 May 2006
TIME: 5.30 – 6.30pm
VENUE: Bambalina’s espresso bar and cafe, 35a Dixon Street (above Hope Bros)

CREATIVES: Wellington Designer Day

Cathy Veninga the Executive Director for the Designers Institute is looking for ideas/recommendations for the Wellington Designer Day [in August]. There could be studio visits to design studios, students workshops/studios, Weta Studio, artists studios, etc. Student exhibitions....whatever fits for Wtgn. Involve technologies, engineers, architects whoever... if youre keen to participate in some way give me a *yodel* : nicola@socket.co.nz

FREE: Online Interactive Business Plan Builder

Looks like a little gem from Canada, for those starting out, or developing their plan.
If you try it let me know how it goes www.cbsc.org/ibp/!

RESEARCH: How successful small businesses grow

The respected Cranfield School of Management released the results of some very interesting research this week. They studied the nature of innovation in 108 small and medium-sized companies, and their findings could help all of us to build a successful growing business.

The traditional view of small businesses is that they are successful because of their agility and flexibility. A small business is more nimble than a bigger counterpart and can also be run in a more entrepreneurial fashion.

However, the research indicates that the real driving forces behind successful small businesses are not what we've traditionally believed them to be.

Cranfield found that the most successful, ambitious SMEs are those that achieved growth by selling more of their existing products or services to their existing market.

Gerard Burke, a Director of the Business Growth and Development Programme at Cranfield summed it up well when he said, "Our research shows that successful SMEs tend to focus on continually improving their products, services and processes - often in response to customer feedback or demand - not on launching new products or venturing into new markets. This 'incremental' innovation, often popularised by the term 'sticking to the knitting' appears to be part of the recipe for success for SMEs, rather than attempts at radical innovation."

As businesses, we're always being told to innovate. We're encouraged to do this by developing new products and to strike out to find new geographic markets for our goods. But the Cranfield research tells us that this is the wrong type of innovation for small businesses.

Successful small businesses tend to concentrate on 'incremental innovation' - constantly focussing on improving their products or services and the processes behind the creation and selling of their goods.

The small, but constant improvements to their products and the way they sell them are driven by a deep understanding of the market they operate in, and are made in response to customer demands.

This process of continual improvement has a steady and real effect on the long-term performance of the business.

Instead of trying to make giant strides forward, successful small businesses focus on making frequent small steps.

So the next time you're looking to make a big leap forward, take some time to see whether you'd be better off taking a series of small steps to get there.

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