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We welcome Kiwis based in the Big Apple the rare opportunity to hear insights about New Zealand’s Michael Hill International Violin Competition from its Executive Director, Anne Rodda, and to learn more about “the Michael Hill” and the remarkable artists and patrons who make this global celebration of excellence a household name for 25 years.

This event is being held to honour the late Sir Michael and the Sheila and Scott Smith family and their exceptional generosity in loaning a 300 year old fine violin to Jenny Jin, the 2023 winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

This intimate evening, held in partnership with Rare Violins of New York will feature a short recital by Jenny, performing works by Bach, Brahms, and Wieniawski on this exquisite violin.

At age nine, Jenny began her formal studies at the Curtis Institute of Music with Ida Kavafian. She currently studies at the Juilliard School under Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship.

RSVPs by 3 January is mandatory as the space has restricted capacity. Please write directly to Anne Rodda to secure a seat.

Annual SF Kiwis’ Holiday Party featuring pies, Kiwi desserts, a raffle and a no-host bar at a delightful old-school boat club on SF Bay, near Chase Center. $55 members, $85 non-members. Members can bring any number of guests at the member price. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

We are delighted to invite Victoria University of Wellington alumni to a reception in New York on Thursday 23 October.

The Vice-Chancellor will do an update on University news and share stories of the extraordinary staff, students and alumni making a difference at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates, former classmates, and friends. There will be time for Q&A, as well as plenty of space to socialise and network over refreshments. Former study abroad and exchange students are warmly encouraged to attend.

This year we are asking for a contribution of NZ$30 per person (approx US$18) to attend the event. Every dollar raised through tickets will go directly to the University’s Student Hardship Fund, helping students who are struggling to afford essentials like rent, food, and power. With rising living costs and fewer part-time jobs in Wellington, many students face difficult choices between essentials and study. Let’s come together to give back and ensure no student is left behind due to financial hardship.

Nau mai, haere mai—we look forward to connecting with you.

ALL BLACKS v IRELAND: RUGBY RIVALRY COMES TO CHICAGO!

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Balu Brigada is a New Zealand indie rock band originally from Auckland. The act, formed in 2016 with four members, is led by multi-instrumentalist brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley. They have released two extended plays—I Should Be Home, and Find a Way —and the compilation Balu.

The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands. PIFF endeavors to be a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—celebrating, showcasing and cultivating the stories, art, talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands with the broader New York community. PIFF is a fiscally sponsored project of Asian CineVision (ACV).

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