Sydney's White Rabbit Gallery is a visual feast.

Learning a new skill on your days off can be a lot more fun than you think, writes Dionne Christian.

This fabulous summer arts festival offers a creative, entertaining range of events.

Sarah Quigley - or should I say Dr Sarah Quigley, for she has a doctorate in English literature from Oxford, no less - has long been recognised as one of New Zealand's finest writers.

It's a pop-up world of panama hats and outdoor reading (when it's sunny), scarves and cups of coffee (when it's not), and an erudite audience.

The sequel to Phantom of the Opera has hit Australia and it is a treat for the ears and eyes of Lloyd Webber fans.

A week ago, 18 hopeful young violinists were in Queenstown, contesting the elimination rounds of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition; on Saturday night, three were vying for top honours.

Matariki is a way for non-Maori to learn about Maori culture in a relaxed setting.

Auckland arts patron James Wallace is worried about financial support for the arts by upcoming generations of wealthy professionals.

In The Brothers Size, a Silo play now on at Auckland's Herald Theatre, Pua Magasiva plays Oshoosi Size, a wayward young African-American just released from prison.