Brought to you by The Society of Brilliant Ideas art collective - ‘Adopt an Artwork’ is an art exhibition and silent auction to raise funds for local charity The Lonely Miaow.

Two leading lights of New Zealand film, Taika Waititi (Director, Boy, Two Cars One Night, Eagle vs. Shark) and Lizzie Gillett (Producer, The Age of Stupid), are joining stars from around the world as ambassadors of WWF’s Earth Hour, the global ‘lights out’ event for action on climate change.

Caitlin Smith’s new album, due for release in May, was originally called Easier Said Than Done. The title, she says with a wry smile, was prophetic.

Kiwi poet Sarah Broom's first solo collection of poems, Tigers at Awhitu, has been published by English publisher Carcanet and is being released in NZ by Auckland University Press.

Four upright pianos will be placed in public spaces around Rotorua for up to six weeks for any passer-by to enjoy playing or listening to.

Papakura Theatre Company proudly presents the Auckland premiere of Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

The Topp Twins make their orchestral debut with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for an evening of music, comedy and kiwiana at the Auckland Town Hall.

With a new show for 2010 Dai Henwood analyses one of his favourite philosophies, ideals versus reality. What wins, what looses, does a win sometimes really mean a loss?

Northland artists Brett a’Court, Butch Britton, Axelle Faur, Peter Geekie, David Sarich, and Barry Squire portray Crucifixion themes to co-incide with Easter.

The most astonishing thing about this play is it was written by a 19-year-old – very well written.

Community determination, the support of local Members of Parliament, and the commitment of its board and staff have kept open the doors of Christchurch creative space Floyds Creative Arts.

French Revelations, a three-film series of recent features from France, screens from 22 March at Auckland Film Society.