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ARTS NEWSLETTER - Dec - Jan 2012

 

Mere Kirimete (Merry Christmas)

Just a couple more sleeps then it’s time to see what Santa has put in our sack.  Isn’t this the best time of year?  For me, it's all about taking time out to be with friends and family, relaxing together in this beautiful corner of the country, outside in the fresh air and sunshine.  And isn’t it terribly hard work eating all that lovely food, which is a quintessential part of a summery New Zealand Christmas?

The festive season is very special and is open to many different interpretations.  Take a look at this beautiful video, which is only a few minutes long, made by the children of St Paul's Church, Auckland, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWq60oyrHVQ&   

I have tried my best to find out all that’s happenings in Central over the next month or so. Make good use of the events calendar and plan some cool things to do over the holiday period, especially if you have visitors.  This area has so much to be proud of and there are fantastic times to be had for all. Please feel free to forward this newsletter on to anyone else who might be interested in all that Central has to offer.

I send the best wishes for Christmas and hope that your New Year is filled with much joy, happiness and love.

Peace and goodwill

Maxine

ARTS COORDINATOR
CENTRAL OTAGO DISTRICT ARTS TRUST

 

What's On

Hullabaloo - Group Show 2011

Hullabaloo - Group Show 2011

Sat, 10 December 2011 - Sat, 7 January 2012

Jillian Porteous with her gorgeous vibrant paintings, Sue Rutherford with her exciting …

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - The Hoffman Collection

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - The Hoffman Collection

Sun, 11 December 2011 - Mon, 2 January 2012 @ 9am - 5pm Everyday

In association with the Alexandra Patchwork Group

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Edge of Light - An exhibition of Central Otago and Southern Landscapes

Edge of Light - An exhibition of Central Otago and Southern Landscapes

Thu, 15 December 2011 - Tue, 31 January 2012 @ Tues - Sun 10am - 4pm

Edge of Light is a carefully selected exhibition of our best Central Otago & …

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The Bank Cafe - Liz Kempthorne

The Bank Cafe - Liz Kempthorne

Wed, 21 December 2011 - Tue, 31 January 2012

Liz Kempthorne is a contemporary artist living in Central Otago, New Zealand. She …

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Old Cromwell Town - Late Night Shopping

Fri, 23 December 2011 @ Until 8pm

All the lovely shops in Old Cromweell are open for late night shopping this Friday. Get …

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Golden Gate - Tie Dye

Fri, 23 December 2011 - Sat, 31 December 2011 @ 9pm

Tie Dye 
Tiedye is a three piece band from Cromwell/Queenstown that have been playing …

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Golden Gate - Middle Earth

Sat, 24 December 2011 @ 9pm

Middlearth playing in the Roaring Meg Bar.

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Summer Daze 2011 - Magician in the Park

Summer Daze 2011 - Magician in the Park

Mon, 26 December 2011 @ 1pm & 2.30pm

Still feeling full from Christmas dinner? Come relax on the grass with your kids and …

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Bellamys Gallery - St Bathans Exhibition

Bellamys Gallery - St Bathans Exhibition

Mon, 26 December 2011 - Sat, 31 December 2011

St Bathans bellamys gallery in the billiard rooms stables main street St Bathans ' from …

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Central Cinema -  Pina

Central Cinema - Pina

Mon, 26 December 2011 @ 7.30pm

The exhilarating new film from German master Wim Wenders, which was shot in 3D to capture …

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Maniototo Garden Tour

Maniototo Garden Tour

Wed, 28 December 2011 @ 10am - 5pm

This years' Maniototo Garden Tour will this year take you on a journey of

the Waipiata …

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Clyde on Sunday - Step into Art and Jazz

Clyde on Sunday - Step into Art and Jazz

Wed, 28 December 2011 @ 10.30am - 2pm

Market, Music, Fun once a month in historic Clyde. Les Richardson Jazz Band will be …

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The Sprintcar Rockfest

The Sprintcar Rockfest

Thu, 29 December 2011 @ 4pm

The Sprintcar Rockfest is a combined event showcasing a line-up of International …

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Love LX - Summer Daze Talent Quest

Love LX - Summer Daze Talent Quest

Fri, 30 December 2011 @ Starts 11am

Love LX Summer DazeTalent Quest & Farmers Market

All types of performances welcome, if …

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Summer Daze Disco

Summer Daze Disco

Fri, 30 December 2011 @ 6pm - 9pm

Alexandra Youth Forum Summer Daze Disco at Youth Centre 

for 13 years and under

6 pm …

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Clyde New Years Eve Party

Clyde New Years Eve Party

Sat, 31 December 2011 - Sun, 1 January 2012

This is the place to be if you want to celebrate the New Year when holidaying in …

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Summer Daze - Local Musician Showcase

Sat, 31 December 2011 @ 11am - 1pm

Come check out some of our emerging local talent.

Start your new years celebrations …

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Speargrass Inn - Les Richardson

Speargrass Inn - Les Richardson

Sun, 1 January 2012 @ 11am

 Live music by Les from midday.

Les Richardson is a jazz pianist and band leader …

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Central Cinema -  Salt of Life

Central Cinema - Salt of Life

Mon, 2 January 2012 @ 7.30pm

Salt of Life (Rialto, sub-titled, 90 mins)  Gianni is sixty. He is retired but …

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Golden Gate - Craig Smith

Wed, 4 January 2012 - Thu, 5 January 2012

Craig first picked up the guitar when he was 12. Initially wanting to play the …

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Central Otago Art Society - Central Images

Central Otago Art Society - Central Images

Thu, 5 January 2012 - Sun, 19 February 2012 @ 9am - 5pm Everyday

Central Otago Art Society exhibition 

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NORTH OF BOMBAY -- Ukulele Workshop

NORTH OF BOMBAY -- Ukulele Workshop

Fri, 6 January 2012 @ 4.30pm - 6pm

Clare McCormack, Caroline Zeeman and friends will be running ukulele workshop at the …

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NORTH OF BOMBAY - Alexandra

NORTH OF BOMBAY - Alexandra

Fri, 6 January 2012 @ 7.30 - 10pm

North of Bombay is a group of eight Auckland-based musicians, which took shape in 2009 …

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Golden Gate - Vanessa Kelly

Golden Gate - Vanessa Kelly

Fri, 6 January 2012 - Sun, 8 January 2012

Vanessa Kelly playing in the Pisa Café

From her native country New Zealand, Vanessa …

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NORTH OF BOMBAY - Queenstown

NORTH OF BOMBAY - Queenstown

Sat, 7 January 2012 @ 5pm - 7pm

North of Bombay is a group of eight Auckland-based musicians, which took shape in 2009 …

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Golden Gate - Tempo

Sat, 7 January 2012 @ 9pm

Tempo playing in the Roaring Meg Bar from 9.00 pm

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Hullabaloo - Nigel Wilson

Hullabaloo - Nigel Wilson

Sun, 8 January 2012 - Sat, 28 January 2012 @ 10am to 4pm

New works by Nigel Wilson will be on show at Hullabaloo Art Space.

Hullabaloo is open …

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NORTH OF BOMBAY - Wanaka

NORTH OF BOMBAY - Wanaka

Sun, 8 January 2012 @ 3.30 - 6pm

North of Bombay is a group of eight Auckland-based musicians, which took shape in 2009 …

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Speargrass Inn - Alistair Monteith

Sun, 8 January 2012 - Sun, 19 February 2012 @ 11am

Live music from Alistair from midday. Also on the 8th of January at Speargrass Inn there …

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Aspiring Art Prize - Gala Night & Exhibition Opening

Tue, 10 January 2012 - Sat, 14 January 2012 @ 10am - 4pm

The aim of Aspiring Art Prize is to foster and encourage artists living and working in …

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Golden Gate - Geminic City Disco

Fri, 13 January 2012 - Sat, 14 January 2012 @ 9pm

Geminic City Disco playing in the Roaring Meg Bar from 9.00 pm

Friday 13 & Saturday 14 …

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Cromwell Craft Market -

Sun, 15 January 2012 @ 10am - 2pm

The Craft Market is for local, hand-made products that are unique and one-of-a-kind.

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Speargrass Inn - Vanilla Vine

Speargrass Inn - Vanilla Vine

Sun, 15 January 2012 @ 11am

 Live music with the lovely Vanilla Vine from midday

Fill the pantry with fresh …

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Golden Gate - Little Green Men

Sat, 21 January 2012 @ 9pm

 Little Green Men playing in the Roaring Meg Bar from 9.00 

We are Brad and …

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Speargrass Inn - Ni Vans

Sun, 22 January 2012 - Sun, 26 February 2012 @ 11am

Live music with Ni Vans from midday

Fill the pantry with fresh locally grown food this …

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Creative Writers Circle

Thu, 2 February 2012 - Thu, 2 February 2012

Our writers group is to be called Creative Writers Circle and it meets on the first …

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Mundi - Alexandra

Mundi - Alexandra

Fri, 3 February 2012 @ 7.30pm

Prepare to be transported!

Inspired by music from the desserts of North Africa, the Amazon …

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Rippon 2012

Rippon 2012

Sat, 4 February 2012 @ Festival gates open at 9.30am

Fourteen years on since Wanaka’s first Rippon Festival, the much-loved event for …

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Mundi - Roxburgh

Mundi - Roxburgh

Sat, 4 February 2012 @ 7.30pm

Prepare to be transported!

Inspired by music from the desserts of North Africa, the Amazon …

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