We are truly blessed to have this magical place to call home! And it's great to have our lovely sultry summer evenings here once again. It's
so good to come home after work and spend time outside in jandals and feel the warmth on bare arms and legs.
We've had a very lively spring with the Arts Gold Awards Exhibition
and all the other creative events taking place. In early November the Alexandra Thyme Festival was held once again and I spent a week taking groups of primary aged students around artists’ studios. We also visited the Arts Gold Exhibition as part of our Big Day Art. This is such a great experience for our young people - to see working artists and to come away truly inspired. Here's a comment from Evie - "I really enjoyed seeing all of the artists around our area, I didn't realise they all worked here." And another from Ben - "It's weird how the most unusual thing can be art. I never knew that videos could be art."
If you ‘do’ Facebook make sure you 'Like' the
Central Otago Arts page. It's another great way of keeping up with the local art scene. Check out below for all the fantastic events happening in Central over the next month - live music festivals, exhibitions, markets and more - there really is something for everyone.
What's On
Pint-Size Plays - Short Play Writing Competition 2015
Fri, 2 October 2015 - Mon, 30 November 2015
The time has come when we at Remarkable Theatre, Queenstown, New Zealand, are once again …
Arts Gold Awards Exhibition 2015 - LAST DAYS!
Sat, 17 October 2015 - Sun, 29 November 2015 @ 10am - 4pm
The Arts Gold Awards Exhibition is a display of finalists who entered their work into the …
Hullabaloo - Ro Bradshaw
Sun, 15 November 2015 - Sat, 5 December 2015
In our latest exhibition, Ro Bradshaw explores the artistic potential of materials …
Central Otago Regional Choir Concert - Wanaka
Fri, 27 November 2015
THE CENTRAL OTAGO REGIONAL CHOIR, conducted by John Buchanan, invites you to experience a …
Speargrass Inn - Lizzie Carruthers
Fri, 27 November 2015
Lizzie Carruthers
A farmer all her life, Lizzie has worked closely with a range of …
Central Otago Regional Choir Concert - Queenstown
Sat, 28 November 2015
THE CENTRAL OTAGO REGIONAL CHOIR, conducted by John Buchanan, invites you to experience …
River Range Music Fest Teaser Gig
Sat, 28 November 2015 @ 8pm
With the 2016 River Range Music Fest just around the corner , the RR Team present a huge …
Alexandra Summer Markets
Sat, 28 November 2015 - Sat, 2 January 2016 @ 10am - 2pm
Pioneer Park, in the centre of Alexandra, is home to the Saturday Summer Markets …
MATILDA'S DREAM - Cassidy Danceworld
Sun, 29 November 2015 @ 1.30 - 3pm
A delightful dance break up performance the everyone is invited to enjoy.
MATILDA'S …
Cromwell Christmas at the Races 2014
Sun, 29 November 2015 @ 10.30am
Join the party this year at Cromwell’s Christmas at the Races. There’s …
Central Otago Regional Choir Concert - Alexandra
Sun, 29 November 2015 @ 2pm
THE CENTRAL OTAGO REGIONAL CHOIR, conducted by John Buchanan, invites you to experience …
Art On The Green Glenorchy Village Fair 2015
Sun, 29 November 2015 @ 11am - 4pm
ARTS - CRAFTS - MUSIC - FOOD - FRIENDS - FAMILY
Including a busker’s corner, an …
Cromwell Farmers & Craft Market - Every Sunday
Sun, 29 November 2015 - Sun, 27 December 2015 @ 9am - 1pm
Visit the Cromwell Farmers’ and Craft Market within the Cromwell Heritage …
Sculpture at Carrick
Tue, 1 December 2015 - Tue, 1 March 2016 @ 11am and 5pm
Visit Carrick winery to view an exhibition of Sculptures, (large and small, inside and …
The Organ is Dancing
Tue, 1 December 2015 @ 7.30 - 9.30pm
‘The Organ is Dancing’ in Central Otago
Classical music lovers in Central …
Hoglund Art Glass Gallery - Opening 1st December!
Tue, 1 December 2015
Glass artists Ola Höglund and Marie Simberg-Höglund have moved to Central …
Festive Fete - Cromwell
Sat, 5 December 2015 @ 10am - 4pm
The fantastic Central Otago Christmas Shopping Experience. Shop till you drop at a wide …
Flute & Piano Recital - Alexandra
Sat, 5 December 2015 @ 8pm
Natasha Manowitz will play flute and Cindy Xia on the piano for this special evening …
Ida Valley House Concert - Kirsty Bromley
Sun, 6 December 2015 @ 7pm
English songbird and composer Kirsty Bromley on tour throughout Australia and New …
Hullabaloo - Christmas Exhibition
Sun, 6 December 2015 - Fri, 1 January 2016
The Hullabaloo Christmas Exhibition is where each member of the collective presents work …
Bells in Paradise
Sun, 6 December 2015 @ 3pm - 5pm
Remarkable Vocals brings you a concert of Christmas classics choral pieces. From …
A Very ROCK-IT Xmas
Fri, 11 December 2015 @ 6PM
From the producer of 'Faulty Towers' & 'The Other Mrs Brown's Boys - the feck'n …
Little Big Day Out - Alexandra
Sat, 12 December 2015 @ 12 noon - 8pm
Little Big Day Out is a Charity Festival which is bringing together local up and coming …
Odelle Morshuis - Mt Difficulty
Sat, 12 December 2015
Odelle utilises the human form and its movement through space to explore time and change …
Shotover Jet Christmas Cracker
Sat, 12 December 2015 @ 7pm
The Queenstown Events Centre is the new home for what promises to be the biggest …
Christmas Lights Clyde
Thu, 17 December 2015 @ 7pm
Thursday 17th December from 7.00pm in Olivers front garden- CHRISTMAS LIGHTS …
Historic Clyde Markets - Art & Jazz
Mon, 28 December 2015 @ 10am - 2pm
Welcome to Clyde where visitors and locals gather to enjoy the relaxed ambiance that …
Lake Hawea Summer Festival
Mon, 28 December 2015 - Fri, 2 January 2015
The Lake Hawea Hotel is proud to announce the Lake Hawea Summer Festival. From the 28th …
Rhythm and Alps 2015
Wed, 30 December 2015 - Thu, 31 December 2015
The Robrosa Station is nestled in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, between Queenstown and …
Wanaka NYE 2015 - Jody Direen, & Special Guests
Thu, 31 December 2015 @ 7PM
Make this New Years Eve your most thrilling night of the year! Join internationally …
Queenstown New Year's Eve Celebrations
Thu, 31 December 2015 @ 7.30pm - 1am
New Year's Eve for many is a highlight on Queenstown's event calendar.
Positioned on the …
Wanaka New Year's Eve Celebrations
Thu, 31 December 2015 @ 8pm - 1am
New Year's Eve for many is a highlight on Wanaka's event calendar.
Positioned on the …
The Branding Music Festival
Thu, 31 December 2015 - Thu, 31 December 2015 @ 3pm - 12am
Summer just got bigger in the South!
The Branding Music Festival has established itself …
Arthurs Cinema - Coming Soon to Cromwell!
Fri, 1 January 2016
Arthur’s Cinema is a membered incorporated not-for-profit organisation (The …
Cromwell Wine and Food Festival 2016
Sat, 2 January 2016 @ 3pm - 8pm
On the first weekend of January the Wine & Food Festival is held in the picturesque …
Cromwell Country Music Club Gala Day
Sat, 2 January 2016 @ 1pm
CROMWELL COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB’S Annual Gala & Talent Quest show is on Friday 2nd …
Summer Holiday Art Classes
Mon, 4 January 2016 - Mon, 18 January 2016
Two weeks of art classes to keep the kids busy during the day and adults at night. With …
Aspiring Art Prize 2015
Fri, 8 January 2016 - Tue, 12 January 2016 @ 6pm
The Craigs Aspiring Art Prize 2015 The aim of the prize is to foster and …
Waikerifest 2016
Fri, 15 January 2016 - Sun, 17 January 2016
WaikeriFest is the ultimate south island summer experience. Taking place over 3 days …
UB40 Red Red Wine Vineyard Tour
Fri, 15 January 2016 @ 5pm - 10pm
UB40, ft original members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, are bringing the Red …
Huey Lewis and The News, REO Speedwagon & Melissa Etheridge
Sat, 23 January 2016 @ 12pm
Greenstone Entertainment presents the 2016 Summer Concert Tour featuring; Two-times …
River Range Music Fest 2016
Sat, 30 January 2016 @ 11.30am - 1.30am
The River Range Music Fest is returning for the third installment in January 2016. …
