What's On
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Escaping the Humdrum
One of the joys of reading is being transported into the wilds of both your own and someone else’s imagination. HG Parry and Gareth Ward will discuss crafting stories that take us into fantasy worlds far from the mundane, with Bronwyn Wylie-Gibb.7 May 2021
3:30pm — 4:30pm
Tickets here: https://www.dunedinwritersfestival.co.nz/2021-escaping-the-humdrum.html
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Workshop: Lusting for Words Writing Romance
This two-hour workshop, presented by Nalini Singh, will begin with an introduction to writing romance: the foundational elements of the genre, what separates a love story from a genre romance, the sprawling breadth of the romance genre, and how emotion can... Read more…7 May 2021
5:00pm — 7:00pm
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At the Drop of a Hat Poetry, but not as you know it
At the Drop of a Hat is an interactive poetry show featuring Liz Breslin, Laura Williamson, and Annabel Wilson. Audience members will be greeted with pen and paper, and asked to direct the evening’s antics by writing down a single word. These... Read more…7 May 2021
8:30pm — 10:00pm
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Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2021
With enormous pleasure, we present you with this, the 2021 Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival programme. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of Aotearoa’s literary gold, with our spotlight focused squarely on our homegrown writers. While this came about through pandemic-related necessity,... Read more…6 - 9 May 2021
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Literary Walking Tours
CITY LITERARY WALKING TOURJoin Beverly Martens (owner of Dunedin Literary Walking Tours) for a fascinating and entertaining guided central city walk. Hear stories about well-known New Zealand writers; discover key sites in Dunedin’s rich literary... Read more…25 January 2019 - 11 May 2021
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OTAGO MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Otago’s own awards to celebrate our nature, our landscapes, and you, our people, taking images of all of it!Taken a great photo this year? From the beautiful shots of nearly-professionals to children taking photos while... Read more…21 April - 24 May 2021
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Mātātuhi Foundation's May 2021 Funding Round
The Mātātuhi Foundation's May 2021 Funding Round is open for the next tranche of genius project ideas that will grow and expand NZ's literary landscape. Apply online before 31 May. Each year, the Foundation aims to... Read more…7 April - 31 May 2021
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Cumulus
An exhibition of photography + poetry ‘The sky can speak.’ ~ Carlos BiggemannWe welcome you to an exhibition of sky photography by award winning photographer Carlos Biggemann, with poetry by Dunedin and international poetsCreating a book... Read more…9 April - 31 May 2021
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My Culture | My Story : An oral storytelling competition for young people aged 11-18
Tell us the story of you! Around the World in 80 Tales Storytelling Festival invites young people aged 11-18 to share with us your family traditions and culture. We are looking for engaging performances that give... Read more…9 April - 31 May 2021
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Dunedin Sign Language classes:
Introduction to NZSL for BeginnersTutor: Beca HarperEvening ClassMondays: 6.30-8 pmStarting 3/5/21Finishing 28/6/21Otago Deaf Centre, 68 manor place.Cost: $50 for the full 8 weeksPlease contact beca to register at becarees@hotmail.com or text on 0273882905 if you have any... Read more…3 May - 29 June 2021
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Birds 'n Words
JENNY POWELL & KAY MCKENZIE COOKE’S POEMS written in response to SIMONE JACKSON’S PHOTOGRAPHSBotanic Garden Info CentreApril 1 - June 30, 10am-4pm Read more…1 April - 30 June 2021