August is virtually here, who else is finding this hard to fathom? I'm noticing the days are getting longer and hopefully the worst of winter
is behind us. However, no doubt now that I've said that there will be a polar blast and snow to sea level next week! Even though we've had some freezing hard frosts, strangely there hasn't been much fog this year - something to be thankful for. Hopefully the skies will be bright and clear for tomorrow night's full moon. As it's the second full moon in July, it's called a Blue Moon and won’t be seen again until early 2018. Make the most of this strange lunar occurrence, behind the saying 'Once in a Blue Moon'.
The Arts Trust AGM
is coming up on August 20th, to which everyone is welcome. Join us for a drink, some nibbles and an open discussion about the arts in Central Otago. This year our guest speaker is celebrated New Zealand author
Philip Temple. He is the latest Henderson Arts Trust resident and is joined by his wife Diane Brown (also a well known writer) to stay at Henderson House in Alexandra. Philip has written more than 30 fiction and non-fiction books along with children's titles and he is the current President of Honour of the NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc). We are looking forward to hearing him speak of his personal literary escapades and experiences and well as enjoying our annual gathering of artists and art lovers.
I am looking forward to seeing 'Four Flat Whites in Italy' this month which is a Roger Hall comedy classic, being presented by the Fine Thyme Theatre Company in the Bannockburn Hall. Once again there is oodles to do in Central over August so have a browse below to see what takes your fancy.
What's On
Call for Entries - Arts Gold Awards 2015
Wed, 15 April 2015 - Fri, 18 September 2015
The Central Otago District Arts Trust (CODAT) is pleased to inform visual artists …
Food for Thought - Photographic Exhibition
Fri, 5 June 2015 - Sun, 9 August 2015
Sponsored by CD Imaging, Oliver’s Victoria Store, Thrive and The Fridge, this …
WoolOn Entries - Closing soon!
Tue, 30 June 2015 - Mon, 10 August 2015
Entry’s in the WoolOn Fashion Event close August 10th 2015. Event on October 9th …
Hullabaloo - Mid Winter Group Show
Sat, 11 July 2015 - Sat, 1 August 2015
Sense of place
Cromwell's Heritage Precinct – as it is and as it was – will …
Spotlight on Design - Matt McCutcheon
Wed, 22 July 2015 - Tue, 8 September 2015
Local photographer and businessman, Matt McCutcheon, highlights his latest work. Matt …
GET READY & GET STARTED FOR TRASHION SHOW
Tue, 28 July 2015 - Mon, 28 September 2015 @ 5PM
GET READY & GET STARTED FOR TRASHION SHOW
"Trash into Fashion, that's the mission" …
Bank Cafe - Vivienne Robertson
Wed, 29 July 2015 - Wed, 30 September 2015
Vivienne Robertson is at heart a country person and a dedicated artist.
