Divas and Diamonds
THUR, MAY 26
Whangārei Film Society: The Rose Maker (Comedy, France) Eve is one of France’s best horticulturists. But her business is facing bankruptcy. In desperation, she hires three inexperienced ex-convicts to rescue her life’s work. Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei. 6pm. Beginner Painting Classes: Working from an image and recreating using acrylic paint. We cover mixing the correct colours and then applying this to canvas. With Sean McDonnell. $40. Register at Baylysbeachcimmunitycentre@ gmail.com. Community Centre, Baylys Beach, Dargaville. 7pm. Whangārei Film Society: The Skin of Others. A doco about Aboriginal man, Douglas Grant during the Frontier Wars that enveloped Aboriginal territories into the Commonwealth and Grant’s time as a soldier in WW1. Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei. 8pm.
FRI, MAY 27
Friday Laughs in Kerikeri: Get ready for a two-hour comedy showcase of some of New Zealand’s favourite performers with Friday Laughs at The Turner Centre, Kerikeri, on May 27. www.iticket.co. nz/events/2022/may/fridaylaughs#/information. Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri. 8pm.
SAT, MAY 28
On a Magic Carpet Ride: Divas & Diamonds – recalling classic songs of the ’60s through ’80s. Girls, Guys & Groups, complete with high-class
A tribute show to some of the greats of international music is being put on by two Kiwi greats.
Barbie Davidson found fame on popular local TV shows and supported local tours by international stars like Kenny Rogers and Gene Pitney.
Glyn Tucker was singer/ songwriter in 1960s band The Gremlins. He then founded Mandrill Recording Studios in
1975, and produced hundreds of Kiwi recordings including Citizen Band, Crocodiles, Mockers, Satellite Spies and Dave Dobbyn.
Lately Tucker had been singing old standards; Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and such. By chance he discovered he could sing Neil Diamond songs, so he explored
backing, starring Barbie Davison and Glyn Tucker. Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri. 7pm.
TUES, MAY 31
Concert with singer Nicky Moran: Aglow Whangārei is hosting Nicky as part of her nationwide tour, singing the gospel and sharing testimonies of changed lives through her prison ministry and churches. Free but koha taken. Tikipunga Baptist Church, cnr Kiripaka Rd & Heretaunga St, Tikipunga. 7pm. that further, ending up with a Neil Diamond tribute show.
Meantime Davidson was putting together her new show
THUR, JUN 2
Whangārei Film Society:
Breaking Bread – Hummus Has No Borders. A doco about a food festival that invites both Arab and Jewish chefs to gather, exchange stories and share their recipes and techniques. Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei. 6pm.
Whangārei Film Society: The Rose Maker (Comedy, France) Eve is one of France’s best horticulturists. But her business is facing bankruptcy. In desperation, she hires three inexperienced exconvicts to rescue her life’s work. featuring pop divas Cilla Black, Sandy Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, and the dynamic Shirley Bassey. She debuted her new show at a Variety Artists event, and it drew a standing ovation from her peers.
It was Davidson who suggested they put the two shows together, that would enable her to quick change into her spectacular gowns and costumes for each of the five aforementioned British divas. Then they added Barbra Streisand to the mix for the big Diamond/Streisand classic ballad You Don’t Bring Me Flowers.
Want a trip down memory lane? Divas and Diamonds is on Saturday, May 28, 7pm at the Turner Centre, Kerikeri.
Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei. 8pm.
TUES, JUN 7
Money Mates: It’s tough balancing everyday life and money. Money Mates could help. Learn together to gain control of your finances, Share knowledge, Explore your choices. Call 437 6397 to register. Anglican Care Centre, 1 Mill Rd, Regent. 10am.
MON, JUN 13
Kerikeri Stamp Club: Friendly, informal meetings catering to all stamp collectors from beginner to