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Events in week starting Friday 15 March 2013

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15 March 2013

  • Te Papa  | 10.30am–12noon

    The early Romantic and Impressionist artists battled it out in the court of public opinion, but they also went bush from time to time. They were inspired to establish artists’ camps in many beautiful locations.

16 March 2013

  • The cast of <em>Te Rau o te Rangi</em>. Photograph courtesy of Taki Rua Productions
    Te Marae, Level 4  | 10.15am–11am | Free entry

    This performance tells the story of Kahe, who, after a prophetic dream about an imminent attack, swims from Kapiti Island to the mainland to warn her people.

  • PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4  | 11am–12 noon | Free entry

    Celebrate our Picturing Sāmoa photo exhibition by making a Samoan adornment to wear on your head!

  • Performing <em>The Magic Chicken</em>. Photograph courtesy of Capital E
    Soundings Theatre, Level 2  | 11.45am–12.35pm

    Devour a slapstick treat of culinary chaos in The Magic Chicken, Theatre Beating's production for Capital E National Arts Festival for Children.

17 March 2013

  • PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4  | 11am–12 noon | Free entry

    Celebrate our Picturing Sāmoa photo exhibition by making a Samoan adornment to wear on your head!

18 March 2013

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | 11am- 12noon

    Velvet & Elvis is a gorgeous and simple book. It uses Stephanie Bowman's stunning paintings to tell the story of New Zealand's endangered long-fin eel. Come and meet the author and listen to Stephanie tell the story of Velvet & Elvis. Signed copies will then be available to buy from the Te Papa Kid's Store, Level 2.

20 March 2013





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