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What's On July 2014

Isn't it great the days are getting longer and the true cold part begins? On the solstice I had a moment of madness, and with my brother we took a freezing midwinter dip in Lake Dunstan. We then celebrated the longest night in front of a roaring bonfire, in true Central style.  I often think of that documentary 'The March of the Penguins' at this time of year and right now those large birds have formed their enormous huddle in the pitch dark of Antarctica, brrrr!

At least we can venture out to enjoy some company and various entertainment with July shaping up to be jam packed with interesting things to entice you away from the fire. It's often the way but there is quite a lot on this weekend. In Alexandra the hugely successful Dunstan High School choir, fresh back from cleaning up at a major choral competition in Melbourne, will perform alongside the Burnside High School choir tonight at the Alexandra Memorial Hall. If coral singing is your thing, don't miss this.

During the upcoming July school holidays there are plenty of workshops across the region to give our young people an opportunity to be active and creative. Art, craft and hip hop dance lessons are on offer for very reasonable prices. Check below for the details on these classes and please try to support the organisers in their attempt to make experiences available for our country kids that they don't often get.

Stay safe, enjoy life and keep warm!

Maxine

 

 

 

 

What's On

WoolOn - Entries Now Open!

WoolOn - Entries Now Open!

Tue, 13 May 2014 - Fri, 1 August 2014

WoolOn is the gala event of the Alexandra Blossom Festival – a celebration of …

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Alexandra Pottery Group - mask making exhibition

Alexandra Pottery Group - mask making exhibition

Thu, 29 May 2014 - Thu, 24 July 2014

Members of the Alexandra Pottery group invite you to make a mask of any description for …

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Central Cinema - Coming up

Central Cinema - Coming up

Sat, 31 May 2014 - Mon, 30 June 2014

Bookings at Central Stories or to (03) 448 7850

No bookings after 4.00 pm on day of …

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Spotlight on Design -  Jose Hall

Spotlight on Design - Jose Hall

Wed, 4 June 2014 - Fri, 4 July 2014

Spotlight on Design

For this month Jose Hall

Jose is a self taught pastel artist and draws …

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THE CLOAKROOM GALLERY - PAST PRESENT  & FUTURE

THE CLOAKROOM GALLERY - PAST PRESENT & FUTURE

Fri, 13 June 2014 - Thu, 3 July 2014

A celebration of 30 years of the Wakatipu Pottery Group.  Opening …

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Central Stories Photo Exhibition 'Found'

Central Stories Photo Exhibition 'Found'

Fri, 20 June 2014 - Mon, 21 July 2014

Entries flowed in to this annual photo competition with budding photographers from far …

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Come up and see my Etchings - Grahame Sydney

Come up and see my Etchings - Grahame Sydney

Fri, 20 June 2014 - Mon, 30 March 2015 @ 9am to 4pm

What is believed to be New Zealand’s largest private collection of Grahame Sydney …

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Hullabaloo - Ro Bradshaw

Hullabaloo - Ro Bradshaw

Sun, 22 June 2014 - Sun, 6 July 2014

Waste, rubbish & winter are the themes of Ro Bradshaw's latest exhibition Winter …

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Call for Entries - Teviot Valley Wearable Tartan Art Awards

Call for Entries - Teviot Valley Wearable Tartan Art Awards

Thu, 26 June 2014 - Thu, 31 July 2014

We are asking you to delve into your imagination and create a piece of wearable art with …

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Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Fri, 27 June 2014 - Thu, 31 July 2014

A lovely boutique cinema is now operating in Clyde. It offers a fine selection of …

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American Express Queenstown Winter Festival

American Express Queenstown Winter Festival

Fri, 27 June 2014 - Sun, 29 June 2014 @ 9am - 12am

The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the start of winter like only …

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Sing South -  Alexandra

Sing South - Alexandra

Fri, 27 June 2014 @ 6pm

Burnside High School choir along with the Dunstan High School choir present a programme …

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The Rock Bar & Grill - Work Horse

The Rock Bar & Grill - Work Horse

Fri, 27 June 2014 @ 8pm

Workhorse is an entertaining and talented covers band that comes together with high …

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Call for Entries - Trashion Show 2014

Call for Entries - Trashion Show 2014

Fri, 27 June 2014

As the name implies, a "trashion" show represents the convergence of trash and fashion. …

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Mount Aspiring College presents Rock Apocalypse

Mount Aspiring College presents Rock Apocalypse

Fri, 27 June 2014 - Sat, 28 June 2014 @ 7.30pm

Who can resist the delicious whims of a good old-fashioned melodrama? This …

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Celebrate Matariki - Lake Wanaka

Celebrate Matariki - Lake Wanaka

Sat, 28 June 2014 @ 2.30pm to 6pm.

Kahu Youth will once again be celebrating Matariki on the Dinosaur Park. We are now in …

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The Rock Bar & Grill - Cromwell Country Music Club

The Rock Bar & Grill - Cromwell Country Music Club

Sun, 29 June 2014 @ 2pm

Come down to The Rock Bar & Grill this Sunday afternoon to enjoy with a drink …

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Gish  'Stink Bro Tour' - Alexandra

Gish 'Stink Bro Tour' - Alexandra

Wed, 2 July 2014 @ 8pm

Some say he's 'The Modern Day Billy T only Naughtier'

Cultivating New Zealand Comedy since …

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Gish - 'Stink Bro Tour' - Hawea

Gish - 'Stink Bro Tour' - Hawea

Thu, 3 July 2014 @ 8pm

Some say he's 'The Modern Day Billy T only Naughtier'

Cultivating New Zealand Comedy since …

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The NZ Mountain Film Festival - Wanaka

The NZ Mountain Film Festival - Wanaka

Fri, 4 July 2014 - Tue, 8 July 2014

The 2014 NZ Mountain Film Festival takes place in the Lake Wanaka Centre, Ardmore …

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Maniototo - School Holiday Workshops

Maniototo - School Holiday Workshops

Sat, 5 July 2014 - Mon, 21 July 2014 @ Activities daily

Don’t forget to register for the many activities planned during the July school …

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'Allo 'Allo Auditions

'Allo 'Allo Auditions

Sun, 6 July 2014 @ 10am-4pm

Auditions for 'Allo 'Allo directed by Angela Newell will be held on Sunday 6th July …

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Spotlight on Design -  Malcolm Macpherson

Spotlight on Design - Malcolm Macpherson

Wed, 9 July 2014 - Sat, 9 August 2014

Spotlight on Design for this month is Malcolm Macpherson

Malcolm is a studio …

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The NZ Mountain Film Festival - Queenstown

The NZ Mountain Film Festival - Queenstown

Thu, 10 July 2014 - Fri, 11 July 2014

The 2014 NZ Mountain Film Festival takes place in the Lake Wanaka Centre, Ardmore …

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SOAR - Wanaka Stage Show

SOAR - Wanaka Stage Show

Fri, 11 July 2014 - Sun, 13 July 2014 @ 7.00pm

SOAR is a showcase of Singers & Dancers producing a high quality, slick and very …

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Dalecarlia Clarinet Quintet - Cromwell

Dalecarlia Clarinet Quintet - Cromwell

Fri, 11 July 2014 @ 7.30pm

The Cromwell Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music New Zealand …

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YOUR CHANCE TO DANCE - Cromwell

YOUR CHANCE TO DANCE - Cromwell

Sat, 12 July 2014 - Mon, 14 July 2014 @ 9am to 5pm

Central Otago Dance Development proudly presents... YOUR CHANCE TO DANCE!

Book your …

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Hullabaloo - PROJECT AURORA  2014

Hullabaloo - PROJECT AURORA 2014

Sun, 13 July 2014 - Sat, 2 August 2014

A luminous electrical radiation from northern magnetic pole.

Goddess of dawn.

Hullabaloo …

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Central Stories -  Winter Arts & Crafts Workshops

Central Stories - Winter Arts & Crafts Workshops

Wed, 16 July 2014 - Sat, 16 August 2014 @ 10.30am - 12.30pm

Children’s Felt Workshop

Weds 16th July 2014

10.30am – 12.30pm

Felt Workshop

Sun …

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James Nokise In Wanaka

James Nokise In Wanaka

Fri, 18 July 2014 @ 8:00pm � 10:00pm

Blowout Comedy and Meegwai Productions Present.... 

James Nokise has been seen on.... …

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Nick - An Accidental Hero

Nick - An Accidental Hero

Fri, 18 July 2014 @ 7.30pm

Nick: An accidental hero is an inspiring and often hilarious true story about an ordinary …

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Katchafire - Queenstown

Katchafire - Queenstown

Sat, 19 July 2014 @ 8pm

Fresh from their International tours of the US and Australia, Katchafire return to New …

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Golden Gate Lodge - Apollo

Golden Gate Lodge - Apollo

Sat, 26 July 2014 @ 9pm

A live performance isn't more alive than when Cromwell's Apollo's on stage doing what …

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Golden Gate Lodge - Idol Frets

Golden Gate Lodge - Idol Frets

Sat, 9 August 2014 @ 9pm

Kelvin Cummings and Mike Rangihika are Idol Frets. Together these two talented musicians …

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Golden Gate - Quantum

Golden Gate - Quantum

Sat, 16 August 2014 @ 9pm

Dynamic three-piece band with a female vocalist, lead guitarist and …

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