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The Art of Etiquette - ballet
17 May 2016Ballet legend Sir Jon Trimmer is taking time out of The Wizard of Oz for our first discussion in the series The Art of Etiquette. The arts and society landscapes are forever changing with the arts… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - opera
24 May 2016Are jandals and skinny black jeans appropriate attire for the opera? Can I boo at my favourite villain? I want to tweet, is that ok? We get the low-down on opera etiquette from Westie turned opera… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - musical theatre
31 May 2016When is the right time to open a packet of lollies? Can I sing along? When do I say "break a leg"? In the next installment of The Art of Etiquette Musical Theatre actor Matthew Pike - who's playing… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - wine tasting
We're delving into the culinary arts for this episode. How do you hold a stemless wine glass? Should I taste white or red first? Will the fragrance I'm wearing impact the smell of the wine? Zoe George… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – art galleries
14 Jun 2016Can I touch the art work? Is it OK to eat in an art gallery? Why shouldn't I wear bulky clothes? Upbeat producer Zoe George paints an etiquette picture with Erika McClintock from City Gallery in… Video, Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - symphony orchestra
21 Jun 2016The concert hall is the place to soak in stunning sounds created by the orchestra. But it's also a place that amplifies every spoken word, cough and sneeze. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra cellist… Video, Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - contemporary dance
28 Jun 2016Asking the questions you're afraid to ask Zoë George goes in search of some truths: What is contemporary dance? Can you cheer your favourite dancer? What about taking photos of the performers? And… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - house concerts
In this week's episode Zoe George explores the intimate setting of house concerts. From opera among the trees, to plays in a lounge room, what is the "done" thing at one of these? Should I take my… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - film festivals
With the New Zealand International Film Festival just around the corner, is it ok to put my feet on the seat in front of me? Can I leave if I don't like a film? And what about eating in the theatre… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - life drawing classes
In the latest episode Upbeat producer Zoë George gets Virginia Kennard to bare all regarding life drawing classes. What would possess someone to volunteer to be a life drawing model? If you are an… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – burlesque
In this week’s episode, Upbeat producer Zoë George goes vintage, getting inspiration from the 40s, 50s and 60s, exploring the art form of Burlesque. Bailey McCormack aka performer Fanciforia Foxglove… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – blues jam sessions
In the latest episode Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out about the unwritten rules of attending a blues jam session with recording artist and jam organiser Julie Lamb. Can I borrow someone else’s… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – high tea
9 Aug 2016Upbeat producer Zoë George raises a delicate pinkie and bites into the culinary arts once more. High tea - what are the dos and don'ts? Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – buying art
16 Aug 2016Upbeat producer Zoë George asks Suite Gallery owner David Alsop how to build an art collection, where to buy art, who to buy it from and whether you should by from the head or the heart? Audio
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The Art of Etiquette - Fashion Week
23 Aug 2016PR guru and Fashion Week veteran Paul Blomfield answers the big questions about fashion week in our Art of Etiquette series. Is it all air kisses and “oh darlings”? Can I sit wherever I like? Is it ok… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – drag shows
30 Aug 2016In this week’s episode Upbeat producer Zoë George goes behind the glitter and glamour of drag shows. What is a drag show? Can I get on stage with the performers? What’s the proper way to address a… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – Book launch
6 Sep 2016In this week’s episode Upbeat producer Zoë George turns the page on poor etiquette at book launches. Unity Books’ Dylan Sherwood explains whether we have to buy the book that is being launched, what… Audio
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The Art of Etiquette – Interviews
Zoë George talks to Saturday Morning with Kim Hill producer Mark Cubey about how interviewees should approach being talked to by the media. What do you need to know? Should you be nervous? How should… Audio
