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Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Celebrated Kiwi pianist Michael Houstoun. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Some of New Zealand's most acclaimed chamber musicians are heading our way in October, to perform during the fifth At the World's Edge (AWE) Festival. Artistic director Benjamin Baker's brought together acclaimed pianist Michael Houstoun, cellist James Bush and composer in residence John Psathas, who'll be joined by a cast of international artists. This year's festival draws on the natural world as a source of creative inspiration — between October 4 and 12 there'll be seven curated performances across the district and a series of free events to highlight the many ways composers engage with nature. In Queenstown, AWE will be based at Te Atamira. "As a festival rooted in the landscapes of the Southern Lakes, we're constantly inspired by our surroundings," festival director Justine Cormack says. "It's a privilege to celebrate five years of extraordinary performances with artists and audiences who share our belief that music, like nature, can shift our perspective and stir something deeply personal." That theme's also guiding the AWE+ series of free public performances, workshops and talks, which include Queenstown-based architect Fred van Brandenburg, who'll share insights into biomimicry and design, and Olympic freeskier Jossi Wells on the parallels between performance, creativity and the alpine environment, while there'll also be a keyboard-focused programme with works for piano and harpsichord, and performances from Aussie harpsichordist Erin Helyard and Houstoun. AWE culminates in a tour of schools across the Southern Lakes between October 13 and 17. For more info, or to buy tickets, see
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Governor's Office shares support for bill making home invasion its own crime
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Governor's Office spoke on a bill that would make breaking into someone's home while they're home it's own crime. On Monday, KRQE News 13 reported on bi-partisan Senate Bill 153, advocated for by Anissa Tinnin who shot and injured an intruder who came into her home. The bill would make a break-in while someone is home a second degree felony. Bill would create department to monitor infants exposed to drugs in New Mexico On Thursday, the Governor's Office shared their support for the bill that currently has no traction in the Roundhouse. They urged committee chairs to prioritize public safety bills to get heard before the session ends, sharing the consequences if this bill is not passed. 'Law enforcement officers will still be able to address these things, but are they using the most efficient charging tool that really displays the severity of the crime? Will they still be able to charge crimes associated with burglary where one either arms themselves or arrives armed? Yes. But does that feel the same to a New Mexican family who was a victim of home invasion? And I would submit no, it does not,' said Benjamin Baker who is the Governor's Public Safety Policy Advisor. The legislative session ends on March 22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
