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Anika Moa (left) will present her Songs for Bubbas on Saturday afternoon and Lord Echo (right) headlines the Saturday night concert.

Hollie Smith (above) headlines TFM’s Friday concert while Flamingo Pier (below) will get the dance floor jumping on Saturday night.

This year’s Titirangi Festival of Music will take place on the weekend before Easter, April 3 and 4, and will feature lots of family-friendly events as well as a great concert programme. Early bird tickets will go on sale from Monday, February 3.

Renowned singer Hollie Smith features in concert on Friday, April 3. Hollie is a prolific, hard-working performer who has always maintained a respected reputation of creating music with the utmost integrity and passion. Her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals have made her one of the most sought after acts in New Zealand music. Hollie has performed with, among others, Don McGlashan, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Fly My Pretties and Trinity Roots.

Hollie will be supported by local up-and-comer Arjuna Oakes with his four-piece band. They’ll be flying up from Wellington where Arjuna is based these days to perform songs from his recently released EP The Watcher. Arjuna himself is someone to watch out for, with over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and fans all around the world.

There are two concerts in the War Memorial hall on Saturday, April 4. Anika Moa brings her Songs for Bubbas for a special afternoon children’s show. To quote Anika: “It’s where witches eat tamariki, monsters hide in cupboards and spook ya and things go from slow to wild in the blink of an eye. Te reo Māori waiata will teach child and parent! It's too good to be true, folks! Nau mai, haere mai to the amazing, crazy show!”. Specially priced tickets apply.

On Saturday evening TFM presents ‘Jungle Boogie’ a night of dance music featuring sets by Frank Booker, who has quietly built a worldwide reputation for incredible edits and DJ sets, multi-talented vocalist and DJ Sandy Mill, and music collective Flamingo Pier – responsible for some of the finest dance parties in East London and New Zealand. The night will be headlined by Lord Echo (joined by Lisa Tomlins on vocals). Lord Echo is a multi-instrumentalist producer, engineer and DJ whose music imagines a world where reggae and rocksteady rub shoulders with Latin music, disco, African soul and techno. His production aesthetic keeps a firm grasp on the DJs’ need for quality sound material but never strays far from the ever popular sounds of the ’60s and ’70s, which he has put half a lifetime into absorbing.

The night will also feature visual projections, themed décor and a special ‘Jungle Boogie’ cocktail being created for the night. So book a night on the dance floor with us!

Tickets for these concerts will go on sale on Monday, February 3. Be be in quick as they will go very fast. For bookings and more information, visit www.titirangifestival.co.nz .

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Event organisers: Do you have an upcoming event you’d like listed in The Fringe? Send the details, including a contact person and number, to info@fringemedia.co.nz. Readers: While we take care to ensure listings are correct, errors may occur. Check with the contact person wherever possible.

w January 30 – February 2, Ghost Trees, written and performed by Gary Stalker, returns after its successful showing at the 2019 Going West Books and Writers Festival; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 7.30pm. Bookings through Eventfinda. w – 9, Paintings by Michael Rowland; West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha. Phone 812 8029, www. westcoastgallery.co.nz. w – 9, Solid as a Rock, a group of Niuean artists convey journeys of connection and revival, sustaining and celebrating culture; Corban Estate Arts Centre. Phone 838 4455. w – 16, HANDSHAKE 5: in site, bringing together 10 jewellers from across Aotearoa for an exhibition that explores the potential of jewellery in large-scale spaces. Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road, Phone 817 8087. w – 23, Portage Ceramic Awards exhibition; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road, Phone 817 8087. w 2, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w 5, Toi Toi Music presents Jon Sanders in concert, supported by Cat Tunks and Gavin Dowling; Titirangi february Theatre, Lopdell House; 8pm; $22.50 through Eventfinda, $25 on the door. www.jon-sanders.com. w 5 and 19, PowerTalk Waitâkere can help you speak publicly with confidence: New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn; 7.30pm. Phone Sheridan on 828 7999 or 027 282 8799. w 7, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Kelston Community Centre, Corner Great North and Awaroa Roads; 9.30-11.30am. Phone Roger 834 7945. w 11, West Auckland Historical Society Family History Group meeting; Henderson Central Library West Auckland Research Centre; 10-11.30am. Phone Gary Snow 832 5098, 021 618 434 or email gary@snofam.co.nz. w 14, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484. w 14, Flicks presents The Peanut Butter Falcon (M) an adventure story from Rialto set in the world of a modern Mark Twain; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 10.30am, 6pm and 8.15pm; Tickets $15, $12, and $10 from eventfinda.co.nz and on door. Text bookings to 0210 222 5558. w 14 – April 5, In The Flesh, succulent photo-montages by Megan Archer depicting human bodies digitally manipulated into near-abstract forms; Corban Estate Arts Centre. Phone 838 4455. w 14 – April 5, Paint etc., a group show featuring the work of artists who challenge the notion of traditional painting. Corban Estate Arts Centre. Phone 838 4455. w 15, Lions Club Book Sale; New Lynn Friendship Club Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 8am-4pm. Phone Mary 027 487 0639. w 15, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Bluegrass and Beyond, floor singers in first half; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $12 or $8 for members; www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. w 15 – March 15, Recent paintings by Zeke Wolf; West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha. Phone 812 8029, www. westcoastgallery.co.nz. w 16, Titirangi Village Market: art, craft, produce and music; Titirangi War Memorial Hall; 10am-2pm. Contact Tess on tvm.manager@gmail.com or phone 022 631 9436. w 18, SeniorNet West Auckland, speaker, morning tea and chatting about computers; Kelston Community Centre; 10am. Phone June 021 179 3635. w 19, Te Uru presents HERBS – Songs of Freedom, celebrating the five men from different islands in the South Pacific who gave voice to a generation and the issues of the time through their music; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 7.30pm; $15 and $12. Text bookings to 0210 222 5558 or call 817 8087. w 21, Flicks presents Roxane (PG), a poetic and surrealistic comedy for anyone missing the Titirangi chooks, set in the Côtes d'Armor, north of Brittany, and featuring an organic farmer who secretly reads Cyrano de Bergerac (Edmond Rostand, 1897) to his hens; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 10.30am, 6pm and 8.15pm. Tickets from eventfinda.co.nz and on door. Text bookings to 0210 222 5558. w 25, Titirangi U3A – meet interesting people 60-years and older; West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn; 1pm; gold coin. Contact 818 8890, 027 699 5480 or heathertanguay@slingshot.co.nz.

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Our March issue will feature the Titirangi Festival of Music and festival sponsors and supporters of local performance and music will want to be part of this. We will also be featuring the EcoWest Festival, Council’s Kauri Karnival in Parrs Park and the World Surf League is bringing its new Challenger Series to Piha.

To be part of these features and be seen by up to 70,000 people, contact The Fringe at 817 8024 or 027 494 0700 or email info@fringemedia.co.nz.

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w 28, The Combined Probus Club of Glen Eden, fellowship, speakers, monthly trips; Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Kaurilands; 10-11.30am. Phone Brian Holt 838 5857. w 28, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Friday Folk and Jam, an informal singaround; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 7.30pm; $5. www. titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. march

w – March 1, The Future of our Kids – working from the position that nuclear testing is overly interpreted through a historic lens, this exhibition re-orients our focus towards present and future actions; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road, Phone 817 8087. w – March 1, Pusi Urale: Mafine – Celebrating the Female Form, a solo exhibition of new paintings; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone w March 1, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w March 5, A selection of films about the ocean to celebrate NZ Seaweek including The Shark Feeders, made and presented by Robin Kewell; Seminar room, First floor, Lopdell House; throughout the day from 10.30am; Free. More details at www.flickscinema.weebly.com w March 6, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Kelston Community Centre, Corner Great North and Awaroa Roads; 9.30-11.30am. Phone Roger 834 7945. w March 10, West Auckland Historical Society Family History Group meeting; Henderson Central Library West Auckland Research Centre; 10-11.30am. Phone Gary Snow 832 5098, 021 618 434 or email gary@snofam. co.nz. w March 13, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484. w March 14, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Martin Pearson, floor singers in first half; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $12 or $8 for members; www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. w March 17, SeniorNet West Auckland, speaker, morning tea and chatting about computers; Kelston Community Centre; 10am. Phone June 021 179 3635. w March 21, Lions Club Book Club Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 8am-4pm. Sale; New Lynn Friendship Phone Mary 027 487 0639. w March 21 – April 19, Rita Konig – sculpture; West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha. Phone 812 8029, www. westcoastgallery.co.nz. w March 24, Titirangi U3A – meet interesting people 60-years and older; West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn; 1pm; gold coin. Contact 818 8890, 027 699 5480 or heathertanguay@slingshot.co.nz. w March 27, The Combined Probus Club of Glen Eden, fellowship, speakers, monthly trips; Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Kaurilands; 10-11.30am. Phone Brian Holt 838 5857.

There is so much happening in and around our community, including many weekly events, that we can’t fit everything into these listings. To find out more about whatever you are interested in, visit: www.fringemedia.co.nz/ourplace

• Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson; 10am–4.30pm daily. 838 4455. • EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn; Wednesday – Sunday 10am-2pm. 826 4276, info@ecomatters. org.nz. • Flicks cinema, Lopdell House Theatre. 818 2489, www.flickscinema.weebly.com. • Kelston Community Centre, corner of Awaroa and Great North Roads, Kelston. • McCahon House Museum, 67 Otitori Bay Rd; Wednesday – Sunday, 1-4pm, except public holidays. 817 6148, mccahon@ mccahonhouse.org.nz. • Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Road, Glen Eden. 818 5751. • Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, 420 Titirangi Road, Titirangi; 10am–4.30pm daily. 817 8087, info@ teuru.org.nz. • Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House Theatre; Titirangi. 817 5812, infoline 817 5951, www.titirangitheatre.co.nz. • Upstairs Gallery, Level 1, Lopdell House; 10am–4.30pm daily. 817 4278, www. upstairs.org.nz. • West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha; Wednesday – Sunday, 10am–4pm. 812 8029, www. westcoastgallery.co.nz.

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