Treat Yourself to a Singing Experience - Tonight at 7.15pm
We are the Waikato's men's barbershop chorus, Mighty River Harmony, excited to announce that we are hosting an evening to remember! 2024's first Open Night! Meet at the Marian School Hall, entry off Clyde St opposite Firth St, Hamilton East.
An evening of Fun, Fellowship, Food..... and Fabulous Barbershop music!
Mighty River Harmony welcomes people from all walks of life. Our free Open Night will be aimed letting you experience four-part barbershop harmony and the feelings that iconic barbershop chords create in us all.
Chorus Director, Nathan Harper, will walk us through vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques, and vowel synchronisation.
Then you will be ready to learn a short piece of music..... now the night can REALLY get started.
It will also feature performances from the Chorus and from 2023 Gold Medalist Quartet, The Usual Suspects.
For more info phone 0211844570.
We are excited to be hosting this event and look forward to singing with you all.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?
Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.