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Injecting the ‘wow factor’ into the Eyelights Gallery

While last week came to a shakey end on Friday, we are hoping that today’s sunshine filled day bodes well for a smooth and steady week, as we have quite a bit of work to catch up on in order to get two new exhibitions up for Saturday. As Friday afternoon’sRead more

2013-08-19
By: Claire Regnault
On: 19 Aug 2013
In: Art, History

Today in History: Miss New Zealand is Miss Universe 1983

Thirty years ago today, on 11 July 1983, American television host Bob Barker announced to the world that ‘Miss New Zealand, Miss Lorraine Downes, is now Miss Universe 1983’. It was a historic moment for the competition organisers, for New Zealand and for the 19 year old model with the winningRead more

2013-07-11
By: Claire Regnault
On: 11 Jul 2013
In: History

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