Aroha Festival 2014

Future Te Aroha is proud to present...

Aroha Festival!

Celebrating New Zealand Performance, Music, Film and Dance.

Friday 2^nd May, 2014 – 5.30pm

One Day Soon - Te Aroha's own movie! Come see yourselves and your friends! If you haven't seen it, now is your chance!
Boy - A New Zealand film directed by Taika Waititi

Saturday 3^rd May, 2014 – 4pm

Anniversary Special – Songs, Stories and Poems commemorating World War 1

Friday 9^th  May, 2014 – 7pm A Midsummers Nightmare – A locally devised play, the first performance of Triple T Productions

Saturday 10^th May, 2014 – 7pmA Midsummers Nightmare

Friday 16^th May, 2014 – 6.30pm
Disco – New Zealand Music Month Themed Disco – A fun night out
For years 2 – 8. Come dressed in a New Zealand theme

Saturday 17^th May, 2014 – 6.30pm
Kids Night Out – This includes children from A.C.T.A, Dance, Drumming, Ukulele and Guitar classes performing for the community

Friday 23^rd May, 2014 – 7pm
Guest Band – The Latest Fallout performing new songs from their album!

Saturday 24^th May, 2014 – 6.30pmShare a Little - A variety of groups to come together to share their performances.

Sunday 25^th May, 2014 – 4pm
Grand Finale- In which everyone comes together to perform in a grand finale. Guest performers Mighty River Harmony.

Sweet Charity!

Future Te Aroha is proud to present.....
SWEET CHARITY!

Future Te Aroha's first production of the year, Sweet Charity, is a musical about hope and resilience.
You will be delighted with the songs Rhythm of Life and Hey Big Spender, as we watch Charity search for her own true love.With an excellent cast directed by Marama Killen and choreography by Quintin Anderson, you will enjoy a night to remember, and go away smiling and humming the tunes!

Show dates are:
Friday 14th March, 8pm
Saturday 15th March, 3pm & 8pm
Friday 21st March, 8pm
Saturday 22nd March 3pm & 8pm

Book now to avoid disappointment!
Call (07) 884 9489 or e-mail futureta@xtra.co.nz

Classes for 2014!

A.C.T.A –Mondays 4-5.15pm
Come along to our acting classes and give it a go! You may even discover a new passion!

Mask & Puppet Making – Mondays 5.45pm
Learn how to use and make Puppets and Masks to tell a story in a different and creative way! Make big puppets and amazing masks!

Dance – Tuesdays – Starting March 3^rd
Starting in March we have a brand new experienced Dance tutor! Spaces are limited, so call us to reserve a place now!

Drums – Tuesdays 4-5pm
Have fun learning how to play the drums through all different kinds of ways!  Playing Bongo’s, boomwakas and the drum set!

Ukulele – Tuesdays 5-6pm
Try your hand at learning a new instrument! Learning the Ukulele is a great way to spark your musical interests!

Art – Wednesdays 4-5pm
Have fun creating your own pieces of work while learning new and creative ways to do it!

Guitar – Thursdays- Junior 4-4.45pm, Senior 5-6pm, Individual by appointment.

Come along and have fun learning the guitar!

The first Disco of 2014!

Our very first disco of 2014 is just around the corner!
The theme of this disco is 'Bright Night!' Where you come along dressed in your BRIGHTEST colours and dance the night away!
The date for this is the 28th of February and it starts at 6.30pm and goes until 8.15pm. It's $5 to come in. Anyone from years  2 - 8 can come along and join in the fun!
All children must arrive and leave with an adult.

Can't wait to see you all there!

DISCO!

DISCO!

Friday the 14th FRIGHT NIGHT! Come along dressed as scary as you can be and have an awesome night! There will be spot prizes for the Best Dressed! Doors open at 6.30pm!

Once Upon A Xmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpd8OCFjolA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUu5s2XgTdx3qzVXSXnZFRIw

Future Te Aroha Variety Command Performance

A family night to remember

4th October 7:00

 We are putting on a live performance that includes music, singing, comedy by local talented performers.

Tickets on sale soon...

WHATS ON AT FUTURE TE AROHA CENTRE

The Crazy Quest of Tim, Tom & Terri

Where will you find the ‘Great Rock'n'Roll Travelling Road Show Computer’, pirates, aliens, flames, rainbow people and creatures of the underground?

The answer – at Future Te Aroha in the show ‘The Crazy Quest of Tim, Tom and Terri’.

A young cast has been enthusiastically rehearsing for the last two months for their big production. This year they are being joined by the children of Morrinsville Theatre’s ‘Junior Drama’ group.

Four Shows only:

Future Te Aroha. Saturday Sept. 14^th 6:30pm & Sunday Sept. 15^th 3.00pm.

Morrinsville Little Theatre. Saturday Sept. 21^st 6:30pm & Sunday Sept. 22^nd 3:00pm

So come along and take part in the incredible journey ‘Tim, Tom and Terri’ have to make to find the answers required by the Great Rock'n'Roll Computer.

 

Tickets: $12.00 Adults, $6.00 Children

 

Contact Future Te Aroha 07 884 9489   futureta@xtra.co.nz

WANTED SINGERS to appear in Killer Karaoke In October. Test your ability to keep singing while being cajoled & tortured at the same time. The Killer karaoke is part of a variety concert to raise funds for the centre which takes place on Friday 4^th October at 8.00pm. We also want local performers to participate. Those interested, ring Future Te Aroha 07 8844407

ALL NEW VOCAL GROUP: This is an exciting opportunity to work with vocal co-ordinator John Mullon on an experimental vocal project exploring contemporary pop and world music leading to a performance. No auditions needed just bring your enthusiasm. Secondary age upwards…… Start date Wed. 17^th Sept.  6:30 – 8:00pm.

ATTENTION ALL MUSICIANS:

MUSICAL MONDAYS with Danny at 6:30pm. Whatever your instrument, come along & join in & make great sounds. Singers are also wanted to accompany the musicians or just come along & listen to the diverse sounds coming from the musicians.

UKULELE TUESDAYS with Dave at 6:30pm. Dave is working towards creating Te Aroha’s own Ukulele Orchestra. Have fun while learning together as a group.

ART FOR BEGINNERS & ART CLUB with Ruth at 6:00pm. Create art in a relaxed & informal atmosphere with likeminded people exploring different mediums.

INTRODUCING A NEW PROGRAMME MAORI TIME with Mapuna every Wednesday after school…..

2:00 – 3:00pm Introductions (Karakia – Kaupapa) Maori World View

3:00 – 4:30pm Activities (Mahi) Sharing is Caring

4:30 – 6:00pm Show & Tell (Korero) Listening & Speaking

All ages welcome – starts 17^th Sept. Haere mai

CHILDREN’S CLASSES:

Monday – Acting 4.00pm

Tuesday – Creative Beginnings 4.00 pm

Wednesday – Art 4.00pm

Thursday – Percussion 4.00pm & Ukulele 5.00pm

(Children can come straight from school before class at 4.00pm, relax or do homework)

Contact Future Te Aroha 13 Boundary Street 07 884 9489

Upcoming Fund Raising Event - watch this space

To help us raise money for the various projects we have on offer and the continual maintenance and upkeep of the building, we are having a fundraising weekend as part of the October ‘Aroha Cruise In.’ Te Aroha's successful annual classic car and motorcycle show. It is a chance for ‘Future Te Aroha’ to entertain, inspire and show the general public how the arts continue to enrich the local community as a whole....

Tuesday night ukulele evening.

Future Te Aroha has started up a ukulele group, every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm which has had a great response. All ages and abilities are welcome. get in touch if you are keen to come along.  

Movies On The Big Screen

Coming Soon to Future Te Aroha!!
Movies & Popcorn on the big screen
Watch this space for more information

Drawing Workshop

NEW - Drawing Workshop
A fun taster session exploring different 

media to extend your skills
All materials will be supplied
10am - 4pm Future Te Aroha
Saturday 24th February
Adults $40 Conc $20
To book call: 07 8849489

Happy New Year - Term 1

Happy New Year everybody!! Just to let you all know that classes will restart today!


For more information please visit our childrens activities page.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

As we tidy up after our last show of 2012 we would like to thank everyone who has taken part in our activities, productions, workshops, and used the centre over the past year. We couldn't do it without your help. It has certainly been a busy and fun filled year and we look forward to seeing you all after the holidays. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! 

The Future Te Aroha Team x

Last Show!

Today is the last show of 'Once Upon A Christmas'

Starts at 10am.

Bring the kids and have some family fun

Last two shows of the year!!

Be sure not to miss out

Once Upon A Christmas has only two more days left!

Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th
10 am start

Call to book
07 8849489

Once Upon A Christmas

Once Upon A Christmas is going well :)

There is still time to bring your family along for some good old Christmas fun

Mon - Fri @ 10am

Must finish on the 18th December

Don't miss out

To book call: 07 8849489

Once Upon A Christmas - Now Open

We are just about to open our season of 'Once Upon A Christmas' be sure not to miss out on this fabulous Christmas experience. 10am Mon - Fri :: 5th - 18th December
Only $6 per person :)

Christmas Play

Future Te Aroha 

Presents

A Christmas Show

Dance & ACTA Classes
Sat 8th Dec @ 5pm
13 Boundary St
Phone 07 8849489
Also get to see our new amazing fairygrotto, 

Christmas tree forest, underwater world and more!
Book now all tickets $6