Celebration of cinema: Four film festivals come to town
For your watching pleasure, four international film festivals are coming to Canterbury. 28 May to 21 June, French Film Festival One of New Zealand’s most celebrated international film festivals, the French Film Festival offers a curated programme of feature films spanning drama, comedy, romance, thriller, and historical genres. Aiming to introduce New Zealand […]
Fun favourite: Serve Social
What does it take to build one of Christchurch’s most successful entertainment venues? Serve Social’s Logan McMillan knows a thing or two. He sits down with Metropol to talk about his latest escape room, game inspiration, and why he trusts his creative instincts. Q. Tell us about your new escape room, Conspiracy? A. […]
Taste & aroma to delight: Bolina Sweets
Indian food is famous for its intensity of flavour, aromatic spice blends and the incredible variety from start to finish. At Bolina Sweets, the rich tastes of north and south India will transport your taste buds to exotic lands. Bolina Sweet’s rich regional diversity showcases the best of India, while ingredients like garlic, […]
For the young & young at heart: Chipmunks Playland Rangiora
Keeping the little ones entertained is easy when you take them to an indoor playground designed for hours of non-stop play. But to keep you entertained, how does a nice cup of coffee sound? Whether you’re a parent planning your child’s birthday party, a grandparent looking for a fun school holiday activity, or […]
Here’s looking at you, Christchurch
At a time when government funding for the creative sector is plunging, Ōtautahi multi-disciplinary artist Jessie Rawcliffe’s murals confront such challenges eyes on. Her series, Gazer, brings life to overlooked spaces across ‘eye-conic’ spots in Christchurch’s CBD. Each piece informed by the surrounding area, colour palettes are inspired by the urban environment, from […]
This is eye-conic! Editor Nina Tucker
When everybody else is busy watching one another – on the street, on social media, on television – Ōtautahi-based artist Jessie Rawcliffe asks, who’s watching the watchers? If her work on our cover, or any of the pieces on page 13 make you feel uncomfortable and a little unsettled, they’re meant to. Embrace […]
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