Thursday, 3 December 2009
Tens of millions of years ago the New Zealand landmass separated from Gondwanaland with its cargo of plants and animals. But is there another theory?
LATE 04: Isolation closed out the year in style. The panel discussion featured two heavy-weights of New Zealand science – geologist Hamish Cambell of the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, and George Gibbs, Senior Research Associate at the School of Biological Sciences. In a lively discussion moderated by Finlay Macdonald, the two scientists sparred over the emergence of the New Zealand landmass. The discussion produced what blog commentator Paul Reynolds described as his quote of the year, “New Zealand is above the water line against its will.”
Following the discussion, the LATE flipped the script completely. Instead of bands, the evening featured a colourful Christmas cabaret performance directed by actor and broadcaster Oliver Driver. The cabaret’s eclectic cast included Mika, Helen Medlyn, Cameron Rhodes as Santa, and the popular Petit Cheval Burlesque dancers. It was a memorable way to close out 2009’s hugely successful LATE at the Museum events, voted by Metro Magazine as “Best Fun Getting all Pointy Headed”.
LATE 04 is SOLD OUT. Sorry, door sales are not available.
When: Thursday, 3 December
Where: Auckland Museum
Cost: $15 (plus $3 booking fee)
Time: 6.30pm-11pm |
Tens of millions of years ago the New Zealand landmass separated from Gondwanaland with its cargo of plants and animals. But is there another theory?
Finlay Macdonald hosts a panel of speakers including Professor George Gibbs, Senior Research Associate at Victoria University’s School of Biological Sciences, and author of the acclaimed Ghosts of Gondwana: The History of Life in New Zealand. Alongside him is Hamish Campbell, geologist and research scientist with the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences in Wellington.
Entertainment for the evening sees the multitalented Oliver Driver direct a special Christmas Cabaret featuring Helen Medlyn, Mika, Cameron Rhodes, Petit Cheval Burlesque and The Hot Grits. One not to miss!
Smart Talk
Panellists at LATE 04 include George Gibbs, Senior Research Associate at the School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University and author of 2007 Montana Book Awards winner, Ghosts of Gondwana: The History of Life in New Zealand; and Hamish Campbell, a geologist and research scientist with the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences in Wellington. (More about the Panellists)
Great Music
The ubiquitous Oliver Driver is directing a Christmas Cabaret for LATE 04 which is sure to kick off the season's festivities in style. Performers include Helen Medlyn, Mika, Cameron Rhodes, Petit Cheval Burlesque and The Hot Grits (More about the Artists)
Food and a cash bar will be available. Please enter via the Atrium.
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Helen Medlyn
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Cameron Rhodes
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The Hot Grits
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Mika
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Evening Programme
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Doors open, Atrium entrance
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Wonderland: Magic of the Rose Exhibition Hall open |
7.30pm – 8.30pm
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Panel Discussion
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Event Centre
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8.30pm - 10.30pm
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Oliver Driver's Christmas Cabaret Featuring; Cameron Rhodes, Helen Medlyn, Mika, Petite Cheval Burlesque and Hot Grits.
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Event Centre |
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February 2010: LATE 01 |
 Quadrant Hotel Auckland, in association with Auckland Museum, invites you to bask in a whole new world of entertainment and style. Upgrade your LATE at the Museum experience with a night at the Quadrant Hotel Auckland. More »
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LATE 01: Innovation
Thursday, 4 February
A new series of LATEs will be commencing with the annual Waitangi LATE in February around the topic of Innovation.
Smart Talk
Finlay Macdonald and guests.
Great Music
The Mint Chicks / Whirimako Black. |
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