Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Although I admit to feeling more than a bit surprised that the festive season has actually
arrived, I am looking forward to a little break and to getting away on my motorbike. One other thing I hope to do on my time off is get back into my own art practice which has been neglected badly. I hope some of you get to do your art too - write or draw or build or sing and create as only you can.
January in sunny Central has a large choice of events, exhibitions and activities to see you through the summer holidays. There is something for everyone. The Arts Coordinator’s pick of the month would be
Waikerifest but I might be biased being a Clydite - but if you enjoy relaxing and listening to great music in a fantastic setting, with fun company, then check out the River Range Festival as well. There are a lot more great music events to choose from in the list below.
The Alexandra Musical Society is presenting 'Stars in Their Eyes' in January so consider booking your tickets as soon as you can, because this show is always very popular. It’s where our amazing local talent takes centre stage and shines brightly - it’s always a fun night out.
Finally, I would also like to express my huge and sincere thanks for all the support, generosity and new friendships I have been privileged to experience this year and I look forward to us all working together again and to everything that 2016 might bring.
Cheers!
Maxine Williams
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 …
Hullabaloo - Christmas Exhibition
Sun, 6 December 2015 - Fri, 1 January 2016
The Hullabaloo Christmas Exhibition is where each member of the collective presents work …
Registrations for the Lauder Ukulele Festival
Thu, 24 December 2015
We are pleased to announce that registrations are open for our Second Annual Ukulele …
Alexandra Summer Markets
Sat, 26 December 2015 - Sat, 2 January 2016 @ 10am - 2pm
Pioneer Park, in the centre of Alexandra, is home to the Saturday Summer Markets …
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
Dec 26 – Feb 29
An …
Cromwell Farmers & Craft Market - Every Sunday
Sun, 27 December 2015 - Sun, 31 January 2016 @ 9am - 1pm
This week we have got a HUGE market, the biggest one of the year so far with around 40 …
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 venue is called The Robrosa Station. It is nestled in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, …
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 …
Hawea Nu Yeah
Thu, 31 December 2015
New Years Eve 2015 on the shores of Lake Hawea. Hawea Nu Yeah brings a host of …
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 …
Interislander Summer Festival Omakau Trots 2016
Sat, 2 January 2016 @ 9am
Kick start 2016 by joining the celebrations at Day One of Two Interislander Summer …
Speargrass Inn - The Vanuatu Band
Sun, 3 January 2016
The Vanuatu Band will play at Speargrass Inn as part of the summer music program. …
Cromwell Cherry Festival 2016
Sun, 3 January 2016 @ 11am - 1pm
Held in Cromwell the fruit bowl of the south, the Cromwell Cherry Festival celebrates …
Interislander Summer Festival Omakau Races 2016
Sun, 3 January 2016 @ 10am
The Central Otago Hills provide the setting while Omaku Racecourse provides the ambiance …
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 …
Interislander Summer Festival Roxburgh Trots
Mon, 4 January 2016
Spend a fun day with the family before everyone headed back to work at Interislander …
Interislander Summer Festival Cromwell Trots
Wed, 6 January 2016
We promise a great family day out at Interislander Summer Festival Cromwell Trots. Get …
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 …
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 …
Lake Hayes A&P Show 2016
Sat, 9 January 2016 @ 9am
Announcing the 101st annual Lake Hayes A&P Show… to be held on Saturday 9 …
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 …
St Bathans Fete 2016
Sun, 10 January 2016 @ 10am - 3pm
St Bathans annual fete will be held on Sunday 10 January 2016. Come for music, food, …
Summer Dance Workshop - Wanaka
Mon, 11 January 2016 - Fri, 15 January 2016
Summer dance workshops.... Fun and creative 2 hours of dance every day for a week! …
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’S Red Red Wine Vineyard Tour with special guests Herbs and Jason Kerrison …
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; …
Cherry Chaos - Roxburgh
Sat, 16 January 2016 @ 5pm
The call is out for entries for Teviot Valley’s second annual fruit fight. An …
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 …
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 …
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
The River Range Music Fest is returning for the third installment in January 2016. …
Art on the Rail Trail 2016
Mon, 1 February 2016 - Sat, 30 April 2016 @ 10am - 4pm
