Wow, there are only 4 more weeks until Christmas! I'm excited about that, because I have my darling daughter home this year. Next week we will go
out in my old ute to sacrifice a pine tree for the living room. The box of sparkly treasure will be dragged out so that we can decorate the tree together, as we observe this wonderful western custom.
Over the festive season I will be taking a break, so there won't be a 'What's On' for January. This newsletter covers both months and hopefully I have found everything that is happening around Central - there seems to be plenty!
It's the summer market season, so go along and support your local producers. Many have musicians playing and this creates a real sense of festivity. The massive annual Festive Fete is on at the Cromwell Racecourse on 6th December and it is an incredible opportunity to find a special handmade gift or something for yourself. Hullabaloo Art Space has their group Christmas art exhibition opening on 7th December and it promises to be very interesting.
“Rhythm and Vines” at Cardrona is shaping up to be the biggest of the New Year's celebrations but there are many other options for party-goers all around the region.
“Art in the Garden” is on during the first weekend in January and this year it will be better than ever! Seven beautiful gardens are hosting thirty working artists and over twenty performing artists. Tickets go on sale soon from Alexandra i-SITE.
Check out below all the exhibitions, music, events and summer fun around our special part of the world and hopefully these happenings will help to make your Christmas and New Year one to remember. Stay safe, be kind and look out for one another.
Maxine
What's On
Central Stories - Liz Kempthorne
Fri, 17 October 2014 - Sun, 30 November 2014
Where the spirit resonates . . . a major exhibition celebrating the art of Liz Kempthorne …
Aspiring Art Prize 2015 - Entries now open
Fri, 31 October 2014 - Fri, 5 December 2014
The Craigs Aspiring Art Prize 2015 The aim of the prize is to foster and …
Front Room Gallery - Jillian Porteous
Sat, 8 November 2014 - Fri, 28 November 2014
Artist Statement regarding processes and concepts
The landscape interests me on many …
Hullabaloo - Liz Rowe
Sun, 16 November 2014 - Sat, 6 December 2014
Liz Rowe's new exhibition 'Dream City'.
Shipping containers have become the lynchpin of …
CLOAKROOM GALLERY - The Jewellery Box Exhibition
Fri, 21 November 2014 - Thu, 11 December 2014 @ Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
There is a mixed, curated jewellery exhibition showcasing works by local Jewellers.
New Work by Odelle Morshuis
Fri, 21 November 2014 - Thu, 4 December 2014
"Our eyes constantly roam picking up details here and there which catch our attention, my …
The Central Otago Regional Choir - Wanaka
Fri, 28 November 2014 @ 7.30pm
The Central Otago Regional Choir Presents - Sing!
THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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Santa's Sack - An Unconventional Comedy Christmas Gala
Fri, 28 November 2014 @ 7.30pm
Back by popular demand! Queenstown’s best and brightest in theatre and comedy band …
Wana Laugh Comedy Night
Fri, 28 November 2014 @ 7.30pm
Wana Laugh is a comedy show that is coming to Wanaka for one night only! It features …
