Festival fave Demolition of the Century returns home to Circa

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Performed by Duncan Sarkies and Joe Blossom Produced by Show Pony Circa Theatre, Jan 31 Feb 21 2015 1 Taranaki St, Wellington $35 Full / $28 Conc / $20 Under 25s & Industry / $12 children.

Family pass (2 adults, 2 children) $80 Bookings: 04 801 7992, http://www.circa.co.nz

Fresh from performances in the New Zealand Festival, Auckland Writers Festival, Tauranga Arts Festival and Nelson Arts Festival, Demolition of the Century sees author/performer Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys/Scarfies/Flight of the Conchords) stage a humorous and sometimes heartbreaking look at families, memories and the fragility of the human mind. Sarkies is accompanied by acclaimed musician Joe Blossom (aka Sean OBrien), performing a soundtrack that is both haunting and invigorating.

Meet Tom Spotswood, an insurance investigator who has lost his socks, his suitcase, his career, his ex-wife and, most importantly, his son, Frank. He is being followed by Robert Valentine, the mysterious owner of the horse with no sperm; Alastair Shook and his van of guards; and Spud, a demolition man who is using his wrecking ball to bring down the most beautiful movie theatre in town, The Century. To find his son, Tom will have to come to terms with his past a past he ran away from. But first, he will have to find those socks.

Its so good to be able to bring the show home to Wellington for an extended season, says Sarkies. The reception weve had around New Zealand has been fantastic and were now also seeing interest for the show abroad too, which is very exciting."

Demolition of the Century is an atmospheric stage adaptation of Sarkies own novel, which was written while often listening to Joe Blossom music. The performance is an exciting hybrid of theatre, musical performance and spoken word. Inhabiting the characters he created, raconteur Sarkies brings an animated and expressive voice to his writing style, showing its subtle and understated humour. Critically acclaimed composer OBrien has produced two solo albums under the pseudonym Joe Blossom and collaborated in numerous bands. His work has been featured in NZ films Shopping and How To Meet Girls From a Distance.

The very successful and hugely entertaining transition of Demolition from book to stage is achieved through a series of brilliant vignettes, delivered in an inspired cabaret-style reading by the multi-talented Sarkies, and outstanding musician Joe Blossom (aka Sean OBrien) Demolition is a fast-paced, darkly captivating cabaretcomedy, which leaves us fully entertained and tantalizingly close to solving a puzzle."

Bay of Plenty Times

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A 1918 home once considered a key part of the city's Sailboat Bend Historic District isn't that historic after all, commissioners decided Tuesday as they approved plans for its demolition.

However, they said adequate precautions must be taken so that the demolition does not disturb a centuries-old Indian mound on the Waverly Road property that is teeming with shards of refuse from previous civilizations.

Commissioners listened to pleas from preservationists who said the Rivermont House along the New River had historic value despite its deteriorated condition and the numerous alterations it has undergone over the past century.

But they sided with consultants for property owner Michelle Grosman, who said any historic value had been demolished decades ago through damage inflicted by a 1947 hurricane and flooding, and subsequent construction projects.

"We may have something that may look old, but it's certainly not historic," said Leo Hansen, an architectural consultant for the owner.

Grosman had wanted to restore the home after purchasing it in 2013, but Hansen and architect Bob Tuthill found almost nothing left to salvage.

A report from David Baber, Broward County's historic preservation specialist, said the alterations don't take away the building's historic value.

"Buildings are not considered historic because they have been frozen in time since they were first constructed," Baber's report said. He also said any historic designation applies to the building's exterior, not changes to the interior.

"The substantial alterations made to the interior of the Rivermont house are irrelevant to its significance as a designated historic site," Baber's report said.

But even Commissioner Dean Trantalis, who made the request for the commission to reconsider the unanimous decision by the city's Historic Preservation Board in December to allow the house to be demolished, wasn't persuaded.

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The start of the demolition of Cocoa Beachs Glass Bank stirred up some memories for residents on Wednesday.

It had restaurants, Ramones Rainbow Room. Its been here forever, said resident John Stroud. Its a shame to see it go but its not structurally sound and its an attraction for vagrants. Its a public nuisance.

In recent years, the bank has also been a source of litigation as the city of Cocoa Beach fought to raze the 1960s-era building.

After the apparent suicide of one of the Glass Bank owners, the remaining property owners decided not to fight demolition efforts.

Even as the building comes down, some are trying to preserve a piece of history.

University of Central Florida researchers, who created a virtual 1960s New York Worlds Fair, are now working on a 3D digital model of the Glass Bank building.

A lot of people were members of the Nautilus Club. We banked at Huntington Bank. It brings back memories for me, but Im also glad to see it gone, no doubt, said Cocoa Beach attorney Tony Hernandez.

City leaders estimate the demolition will be complete by mid-February.

The total cost of demolition is estimated at $177,000.

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Cocoa Beach's Glass Bank building will soon be no more. Heavy equipment has been brought in and the demolition process has begun.

For better or worse, the 1960s-era structure is a landmark in Cocoa Beach and some folks, like Denise Stanton, who's lived in Cocoa Beach since 1969, are sad to see it go.

"This building has a lot of meaning, history and memories that go with it," said Stanton. "As we watch it disappear slowly and stripped of its history and stories, it's kind of sad."

The building, which opened in 1962, was home to First Federal Savings and Loan and Ramon's Rainbow Room.

Other businesses operated there as well, but over the years the Glass Bank lost its appeal and fell into ownership limbo.

"It's been here for a long, long time and for us it's almost like a historical moment seeing it be torn down," said Dean Kreilcamp, a Cocoa Beach resident.

He, like many others, stopped by Wednesday to get a glimpse of the newly started demolition.

The city said the construction will cost around $145,000 and it's not yet known how long the demolition will take.

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A construction worker uses a steel beam with his excavator to sweep through rubbles of concrete at the North Mercer campus. Demolition and abatement work is expected to be completed by February.

image credit: Joseph Livarchik/Mercer Island Reporter

As the Mercer Island School District prepares to send Elementary #4 out for bid next week, construction crews continue demolition and abatement work on the North Mercer campus.

Project manager Brandy Fox said crews are continuing abatement in the main gym and theater building while the classroom building, with interior abatement complete, is well into demolition, with crews removing roofing materials and sorting the scraps of concrete from metal.

"It's like peeling an onion, you're peeling layer after layer off," Fox said of the demolition work. "It's more of a process than it was 20 years ago, but it's something we anticipated in our schedule and everybody anticipates that now."

Most of the demolition materials, which are sorted as concrete, steel, and general debris, are recyclable. One worker on-site noted crews were able to recycle "everything but wood" and roofing insulation.

"It's the only cost-effective way to do it," Fox said. "Ten years ago, we used to require recycling to be done. Now the market creates an environment where there's no reasonable way to do it without recycling."

At the high school, crews continue work on the extensions of the 100, 200 and 300 halls. Ten classrooms will be added, with four being science classrooms and six general purpose rooms. Fox said the big work going on inside the school recently has been the addition of men's and women's restrooms, with crew members taking advantage of working in an empty school over winter break.

Fox said the intent is to finish the construction projects at the high school this summer and be ready for the beginning of the 2015 school year. At the North Mercer campus, abatement and demolition work will finish in February, with plans to award the contract and begin construction in March. The district plans for the school to be ready for the 2016 school year.

"It's a huge milestone for us," Fox said of Elementary #4 going out to bid. "We're excited and feel really fortunate to be at the spot we're at with the current bidding climate."

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Some employees of the University of Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday protested against the alleged demolition of their official quarters by the state government.

The workers, numbering 25, alleged that the demolition was carried out on Monday night on the orders of the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, without prior notice.

They also accused the government of disrespecting the court over the disputed property, located on Edo Osagie Avenue in the General Residential Area, Benin, which they said was pending in court.

It was learnt that no fewer than 16 apartments, including that of a former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Osayuki Oshodin, were demolished.

It was gathered that the 16 bungalows were given to UNIBEN by a former military governor of the Old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, in 1970, sequel to the establishment of the institution, then known as Midwest Institute of Technology.

It was also learnt that the South South Bureau Chief of the Daily Independent Newspapers, Mr. Francis Onoiribholo, who was present during the demolition was allegedly beaten up by some persons for taking photographs.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities had, on December 23, raised concern over the alleged harassment of some of its members by suspected thugs over the disputed property.

It explained in a statement signed by the ASUU UNIBEN Chairman, Mr. Anthony Monye-Emina, that the university had filed an appeal on December 17, 2014, against a court judgment issued on the disputed parcels of land, which was occupied by some of its members.

Monye-Emina on Tuesday accused Oshiomhole of taking the law into his hands by ordering the demolition, even when the institution had secured a stay of execution order on the case, which would have been heard in court this month.

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