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Elvis Week for NZ fans

August 9-16, Live from Graceland

All those die-hard Elvis fans unable to visit Memphis during Elvis Week 2022, can now enjoy the Virtual Elvis Week 2022 live from Graceland. Viewers can celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with live online concerts and unique fan experiences. Highlights include a Gospel Concert, Ultimate ETA Contests, Elvis Concert on the big screen and more. There are three Virtual Elvis Week Pass options: Elvis Super Fan Pass, Elvis Tribute Artist Pass, and Elvis Legacy Pass. For more details: VirtualElvisWeek.com.

Read a Living Book

Sunday, August 28, Highland Park Library, Highland Park

Visit the library and take a book like no other—a Living Book. How would you like to meet someone you may not normally meet? Learn about different peoples’ life experiences? Challenge some of your own assumptions? Highland Park Library presents Whiriwhiri Kōrero Woven Stories. Are you ready to ‘borrow’ a person for a reading experience you will not forget? This event is part of Auckland Libraries’ We Read Auckland. For more information: suneeta.narula@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, call: 09 377 0209.

Live day-Victorian crafts

August 14, 10am-4pm, Howick Historical Village, Pakuranga

Antique and Collectibles Fair

August 13 and 14, Fencible Lounge, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick

Here’s an opportunity to step back in time and craft like the Victorians did. Meet costumed villagers undertaking pastimes such as needlework and knitting. Churn cream into butter or learn to stitch, knit and make lavender sachet or peg doll. Get up close with a vintage hand-crank sewing machine. Heritage sewing expert Gracie Matthews will be on site with her restored Singer machines as well as Tintype Central pop-up portrait studio. Meet photographer Adrian Cook who produces captivating images using authentic 19th century wet plate techniques. For more information: www.historical.org.nz The Antique and Collectibles Fair is back. If you are looking for precious China, crystal glasses, decanters, New Zealand pottery, jewellery, vintage tools, furniture, oil paintings, vintage clothing, clocks, books and collectibles, this Antique and Collectibles Fair is a treasure-trove of goodies. Gold coin donation. All proceeds will go to Dementia Auckland. For enquiries contact Diane at 021 609 399.

PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

Stunning landscapes

Quay Gallery, 7A Whitford Wharf Road, Whitford Village

Quay Gallery is showcasing the hyper-realistic works of New Zealand fi ne artist Ken Nysse originally from Cockle Bay, now residing in Havelock North. The iconic sea and landscapes with its ever-changing seasonal colours have provided the self-taught artist with lots of inspiration. Quay Gallery is open on Thursday, 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sun-Weds: by appointment. In home viewings available. For more info: www.quaygallery.co.nz

The Comedy Mixtape

August 6, from 7.30pm, Vodafone Events Centre, Great South Road, Manukau

Part of this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival, this show features a veritable mixtape of top Kiwi comedians and rising stars. Hosted by the acclaimed Pax Assadi, The Comedy Mixtape promises many a mirthful moment. For details regarding this and more festival shows visit www.comedyfestival.co.nz.

Choral concert

August 21, 2.30pm, All Saints Church, Howick

Pakuranga Choral Society is presenting their ‘lighter’ programme for the year titled ‘Gershwin and Friends’ the concert ranges from jazz standards, through some memories from the 1960s, the world of music theatre, and right up to a brand-new work by conductor David Hamilton. Guest soloist is mezzo-soprano Sarah Court and accompanying the choir is Moira Pascoe. The concert also features piano and fl ute solos. Adults $25, seniors and tertiary students $20, school children $10. Tickets at the door.

Photo Ross Brown

Cinderella

August 10-13, times vary, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Mayoral Drive, Auckland City

The original ‘Cinderella story’ is set to be retold as never before by the talented dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Promised to be a feisty, funny, and fabulous affair, this production is made possible by the acclaimed pairing of Loughlan Prior (choreographer) and Claire Cowan (composer). See www.rnzb.org.nz.