Most of you will have settled back into work by now and students are about to embark on a new start to their year. January always flies by, but
you can now really enjoy and make the most of February’s (usually!) lovely settled weather. This is often where summer truly comes to the party - the days are still long with sultry twilights and captivating glowing skies. If you're a morning person and into astronomy, watch for the 5 star planetary alignment in the early hours before dawn over the next couple of weeks.
Here in Central Otago there is plenty of entertainment coming up over the next month. Our very own 'Arts on the Rail Trail'
kicks off with over 40 local artists exhibiting their work along the Otago Central Rail Trail for the next 3 months so there is plenty of opportunity to see their work. The Lauder Ukulele Festival celebrates music and all things ukulele over the 3 days of Waitangi weekend. Lovers of this fun and versatile instrument will converge from far and wide and everyone is welcome. Central Cinema is showing some wonderful art films which will be great to see. The Otago Goldfields Cavalcade is coming into Roxburgh on Saturday 20th February, which is the same day as their annual A & P show. This promises to be a great day out followed by the Cavalcade Hoedown with a night of music, dancing and laughter, in the grand Marquee.
Check below for the list of happenings in Central and make sure you enjoy a fun filled February!
What's On
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 …
A Muster of Artists - Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery
Sat, 26 December 2015 - Thu, 29 December 2016
A Muster of Artists - A roundup of Central Otago artists featuring:
Jillian Porteous
Nigel …
Tess Sheerin Creative Collective Exhibition
Wed, 6 January 2016 - Tue, 2 February 2016
Tess Sheerin Creative Collective Exhibition
Artist bio: Influenced by a fusion of …
Hullabaloo - Jillian Porteous
Sun, 10 January 2016 - Sat, 30 January 2016 @ 10am to 4pm
Exhibition title: Equus - Portrait of a Horse
An exhibition of
Ceramic works by Jillian …
Lakes District Museum and Gallery - Esther Dexter
Sat, 16 January 2016 - Sun, 14 February 2016
Art Statement:
“Ambi-Dexterous” is more than about painting with both hands; …
Alexandra Musical Society - Stars In Their Eyes 2016
Fri, 22 January 2016 - Fri, 29 January 2016
AMS presents another season of the ever popular show that gives everybody an opportunity …
Remarkable Theatre - Shakespeare in the Gardens
Fri, 29 January 2016 - Sun, 31 January 2016
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, this year's January 2016 show …
River Range Music Fest 2016
Sat, 30 January 2016 @ 11.30am - 1.30am
River Range will bring you a complete festival experience. Not only will we be show …
Hullabaloo - Nigel Wilson
Sun, 31 January 2016 - Sat, 20 February 2016 @ 10am to 4pm
Susurrus 'or susurration- a soft rustling sound; whisper; murmur'
A solo exhibition …
Clyde Theatre Group - Auditions
Sun, 31 January 2016 @ 2pm
A reminder about the auditions this Sunday 31st Jan for our next fun show, Noises Off.
…
Speargrass Inn - Lizzie Carruther
Mon, 1 February 2016 - Thu, 31 March 2016
Lizzie Carruthers
A farmer all her life, Lizzie has worked closely with a range of …
Arts on the Rail Trail 2016
Mon, 1 February 2016 - Sat, 30 April 2016 @ 10am - 4pm
'Arts on the Rail Trail 2016' is a free event and open to the public. It showcases the …
Shane Cotton Pop-Up Exhibition
Mon, 1 February 2016 - Mon, 29 February 2016
SHANE COTTON POP-UP EXHIBITION AT BG ARTSPACE / FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, MON-FRI 10AM …
Central Cinema Art Films - Matisse
Wed, 3 February 2016 @ 7.30pm
MATISSE
Runtime: 97mins
From Tate Modern London, and New York’s MoMA.
Hailed as …
Lauder Ukulele Festival 2016
Sat, 6 February 2016 - Mon, 8 February 2016
Once again the Lauder Ukulele Festival is on following the very sucessful first time …
Alexandra Summer Markets
Sat, 6 February 2016 - Sat, 27 February 2016 @ 10am - 2pm
Pioneer Park, in the centre of Alexandra, is home to the Saturday Summer Markets …
The Great Alexandra Craft Beer Festival
Sat, 6 February 2016
The Great Alexandra Craft Beer Festival in Pioneer Park, Alexandra will be held on …
The Jonathan Usher Magic Show - Cromwell
Sat, 6 February 2016 @ 11am - 1pm
This is a fundraising event for Cromwell Early Learning Centre Inc. - great day out for …
David McAtamney
Sat, 6 February 2016 @ 7pm
David McAtamney, a talented Opera Singer & well known farming personality from the …
Clyde on Sunday - February
Sun, 7 February 2016
Clyde’s historic precinct comes alive with its Clyde on Sunday Markets.
There are …
Fat Freddy's Drop - Gibbston
Sun, 7 February 2016
Following the worldwide success of ‘Blackbird’ in 2013, the New Zealand …
Cromwell Farmers' and Craft Market - Sundays
Sun, 7 February 2016 @ 9am - 1pm
Cromwell Farmers' and Craft Market is on every Sunday until Easter Sunday.
We have a great …
Children's Theatre Auditions for OZ the Musical
Sun, 7 February 2016
CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONS SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2016
OZ! A musical for children …
Hayes Engineering Works - Valley Bluegrass
Sun, 7 February 2016
Hayes Engineering & Homestead is most famous for the inventions of Ernest Hayes, …
Speargrass Inn - Summertime Live Music 2016
Sun, 7 February 2016 - Sun, 28 February 2016 @ 12 - 2pm
Come out to Sunday and enjoy our lovely garden, fine food, great wine and coffee along …
Korowai weaving workshop
Fri, 12 February 2016 - Sun, 14 February 2016
Korowai is the art of weaving Maori cloaks using a combination of feathers, wool, cottons …
Valentine's Ball 2016
Sat, 13 February 2016
Valentine’s Ball – Fundraiser for Queenstown Lakes Family Centre School …
Graham Wardrop and the Ida Valley Poets 2016
Sat, 13 February 2016 @ 7pm
Graham Wardrop and the Ida Valley Poets - Brian Turner and Jillian Sullivan
Strawbale …
Summertime - Opera in the Gallery
Sun, 14 February 2016 @ 3pm
Sue Patterson and friends invite you to a concert of beautiful songs from opera and …
Cavalcade Hoedown - Roxburgh
Sat, 20 February 2016 @ 8pm
Yeehaaa!! On Saturday 20th February 2016, 400 cavalcaders will be trotting in to the …
Hullabaloo - Annemarie Hope-Cross
Sun, 21 February 2016 - Sat, 12 March 2016
Roses from the South - an exhibition of Ambrotypes by Annemarie Hope-Cross
An exhibition …
Central Cinema Art Films - Rembrant
Wed, 24 February 2016 @ 7.30
REMBRANDT
Runtime: 95mins
From the National Gallery London, and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.
…
Scottish Duo Saltire
Fri, 26 February 2016 @ 8pm
This duo is like Foster & Allen, but Scottish. Comedy, traditional Scottish songs, …
CONCERT FOR PIANO & FLUTE - CROMWELL
Sat, 27 February 2016 @ 7.30pm
CONCERT FOR PIANO & FLUTE
Currently studying for her Music Masters degree with Prof …
The Return of Simply Red: Big Love Tour
Fri, 4 March 2016 @ 7.30pm
Thirty years after introducing a generation to the joys of soul music through their …
New Art @ Old Cromwel
Sat, 5 March 2016 - Tue, 8 March 2016
New Art @ Old Cromwell is being run by several talented Central Otago Artists. They are …
Dido and Aeneas - Millers Flat
Sun, 6 March 2016 @ 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Dunedin’s chamber opera company, The Little Box of Operas, presents Purcell’s …
Jackie Bristow 'Shot of Gold' NZ Tour
Sun, 6 March 2016 @ 8pm
After opening for Tommy Emmanuel's current USA tour, Jackie Bristow returns to New …
Fashion on the Rail Trail
Sat, 12 March 2016 - Sun, 20 March 2016
An associated iD Dunedin Fashion Event
Get your gears on and celebrate fashion on the …
Central Cinema Art Films - Girl with a Pearl Earring
