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What's On April 2015

It’s Autumn and as always, Central is turning golden. Somehow the skies here look even bluer when set against this glorious gold. These amazing glowing colours make you want to pull out the camera to capture the ‘biscuit tin beautiful’ scenery that we are famous for. Even though it's gorgeous here it must seem totally surreal to our Vanuatuan workforce here in Central (I believe there are 400 or so) when their country is in ruins after the terrible cyclone Pam ravaged their island home. I attended the wonderful charity concert held in Alexandra last week which raised an amazing $10,000 for them in one night! Please dig deep people and donate if you can, to help them rebuild their lives over there.

Our Art on the Rail Trail has been very successful, with some good sales recorded and great feedback from the cyclists who have enjoyed the artwork. This means we'll do it again next year and work hard to grow this fledgling event into something to look forward to on our annual cultural calendar. Until now, all these bikers have missed out on seeing the wealth of talent produced by our local artists, so we thought it was a good idea to put it right under their noses, all along the trail from Clyde to Middlemarch.

If you are a budding photographer, then you may like to consider signing-up for a photography workshop on offer in Queenstown. This seems such a fantastic opportunity to glean wisdom from world renowned photographer, David Oliver.

See below for the very freshest of offerings from around the region for April with exhibitions (especially over Easter), music and three local festivals to enjoy; Wanaka's Festival of Colour, Arrowtown's Autumn Festival and Clyde's Wine and Foods Harvest Festival; we are truly spoilt for choice.

What's On

Art on the Rail Trail 2015 - A GREAT AUTUMN ART RIDE

Art on the Rail Trail 2015

Fri, 6 February 2015 - Tue, 7 April 2015 @ 10am - 4pm

Welcome to Art on the Rail Trail! The Central Otago District Arts Trust and the Otago …

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Call for Entries - Food for Thought Photographic Competition 2015

Call for Entries - Food for Thought Photographic Competition 2015

Wed, 25 February 2015 - Wed, 27 May 2015

This year’s Photographic Competition, Food for Thought, is open for entries.  …

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Spotlight on Design - Luke Anthony

Spotlight on Design - Luke Anthony

Wed, 4 March 2015 - Fri, 24 April 2015

Ranfurly based artist Luke Anthony is a carver of detailed, life size sculptures of New …

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THE CLOAKROOM GALLERY - Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken

THE CLOAKROOM GALLERY - Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken

Thu, 19 March 2015 - Wed, 8 April 2015

Symbiosis - A Photography Exhibition by Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken
19th …

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Their War, Our Story: Gallipoli & ANZAC

Their War, Our Story: Gallipoli & ANZAC

Fri, 20 March 2015 - Sun, 31 May 2015

Central Stories continues to host the second in a series of World War 1 commemorative …

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NEW WORKS @ Studio RED Gallery

NEW WORKS @ Studio RED Gallery

Thu, 26 March 2015 - Sun, 31 May 2015

Autumn exhibition featuring new works by Megan Huffadine, Rebecca Stewart and Jim …

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Central Cinema - Coming up

Central Cinema - Coming up

Sun, 29 March 2015 - Thu, 30 April 2015

To view all the latest movies go to www.centralcinema.co.nz

Our community cinema is …

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Hullabaloo - Megan Huffadine

Hullabaloo - Megan Huffadine

Sun, 29 March 2015 - Sat, 18 April 2015 @ 10am to 4pm

Megan Huffadine's exhibition Wunderkammer opens at Hullabaloo on Sunday 29 March.

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Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Sun, 29 March 2015 - Thu, 30 April 2015

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

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Up & Coming Art Space - Gallipoli: Then & Now

Up & Coming Art Space - Gallipoli: Then & Now

Tue, 31 March 2015 - Mon, 1 June 2015

Up & Coming Art Space - Gallipoli: Then & Now  - School Competition   …

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Wanaka Arts Society Easter Exhibition

Wanaka Arts Society Easter Exhibition

Thu, 2 April 2015 - Mon, 6 April 2015

The Wanaka Arts Society Easter Exhibition is open to the public to browse or buy unique …

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Central Otago Arts Society, Annual Easter Exhibition at Clyde

Central Otago Arts Society, Annual Easter Exhibition at Clyde

Fri, 3 April 2015 - Sun, 5 April 2015 @ 1pm-4pm

Easter Cash and Carry exhibition in conjunction with the Clyde Food and Wine Festival.

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CREATIVE HEART ART & CRAFT EASTER SHOW 2015

CREATIVE HEART ART & CRAFT EASTER SHOW 2015

Fri, 3 April 2015 - Mon, 6 April 2015

This wonderful exhibition of local art and craft will be held over Easter in Cromwell. …

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ALEXANDRA EASTER MARKET

ALEXANDRA EASTER MARKET

Sat, 4 April 2015 @ 10am - 2pm

A wonderful array of stalls will gather to tempt you at this relaxing and colourful …

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Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival

Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival

Sun, 5 April 2015 @ 10.30am - 4.30pm

Come and enjoy Central Otago’s stunning autumn colours and a glass of Pinot Noir, …

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Fri, 10 April 2015 - Sun, 19 April 2015

The Arrowtown Autumn Festival, now in its 31st year, is an iconic event for both the …

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Autumn Festival Art Exhibition 2015

Autumn Festival Art Exhibition 2015

Fri, 10 April 2015 - Sun, 10 May 2015

The annual Autumn Festival Art Exhibition has opened Arrowtown’s Autumn Festival …

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Fields of Fibre - CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Fields of Fibre - CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Fri, 10 April 2015 - Wed, 6 May 2015

A fantastic opportunity for us to exhibit the use of fibre, yarn and fabric in creating …

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Art Workshop - Rachel Hirabyashi

Art Workshop - Rachel Hirabyashi

Sat, 11 April 2015 - Sun, 12 April 2015 @ 10 - 4pm

New Styles - New Ideas: Acrylic Art Classes

Tutor:    Rachel Hirabyashi

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Finding Your Voice - Pauline Cartwright

Finding Your Voice - Pauline Cartwright

Sat, 11 April 2015 @ 9.30am - 12noon

Pauline Cartwright will speak on her personal experiences with writing and being …

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Pleincrazy Escapes - Colours of Autumn 2015

Pleincrazy Escapes - Colours of Autumn 2015

Sun, 12 April 2015 - Fri, 17 April 2015

Pleincrazy Escapes are offering the chance for locals to join their pastel workshop on …

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WANAKA AUTUMN ART SCHOOL 2015

WANAKA AUTUMN ART SCHOOL 2015

Mon, 13 April 2015 - Fri, 17 April 2015

For this, our 26th annual school, we’re delighted to offer you an exciting …

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gallery thirty three - Cristina Popovici

gallery thirty three - Cristina Popovici

Fri, 17 April 2015 - Fri, 15 May 2015

Cristina Popovici – “I AM COLOUR”

OPENING: 17th April at 5pm – …

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David Oliver - Photography Workshops

David Oliver - Photography Workshops

Sat, 18 April 2015

Oliver's Twist on the Human Connection and the Love of the Land

The NZIPP is thrilled to …

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Art in the Park 2015

Art in the Park 2015

Sun, 19 April 2015 @ 11am - 5pm

Artists, musicians and especially our guest Entertainers, Dos de Corazones from …

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Festival of Colour 2015

Festival of Colour 2015

Tue, 21 April 2015 - Mon, 27 April 2015

The Festival of Colour - New Zealand's best little arts festival!

Tickets on sale now!

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Spotlight on Design - Murray Sheppard

Spotlight on Design - Murray Sheppard

Thu, 23 April 2015 - Tue, 16 June 2015

Following his retirement Murray Sheppard decided to return to his boyhood interest and …

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ROYALE RIOT - Bannockburn Hall

ROYALE RIOT - Bannockburn Hall

Sat, 25 April 2015 @ 7pm

Wear your best dancing shoes for Royale Riot – it’ll be a night of bent and …

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Katchafire - Queenstown 2015

Katchafire - Queenstown 2015

Sat, 25 April 2015 @ 8pm

Katchafire are heading to the deep south for this ANZAC weekend 2015 with shows in …

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An evening with Kelvin Cruickshank

An evening with Kelvin Cruickshank

Wed, 29 April 2015 @ 7pm

Smile, laugh and cry with Kelvin Cruickshank, celebrity psychic medium and author of …

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The Vicar of Dibley

The Vicar of Dibley

Fri, 1 May 2015 - Fri, 8 May 2015

Clyde Theatre Group presents The Vicar of Dibley.

A stage play by Ian Gower and Paul …

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The Jews Brothers  - Alexandra

The Jews Brothers - Alexandra

Sun, 3 May 2015 @ 7pm

Jews Brothers Band rides again with one handed saxophonist, Neill Duncan

It’s 20 …

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The Jews Brothers  - Cromwell

The Jews Brothers - Cromwell

Tue, 5 May 2015 @ 7.30pm

Jews Brothers Band rides again with one handed saxophonist, Neill Duncan

It’s 20 …

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YAMI Sounz Summit - Wanaka

YAMI Sounz Summit - Wanaka

Sat, 16 May 2015 - Sun, 17 May 2015 @ 9am

YAMI stands for Youth & Adults in the Music Industry and is the first summit of its …

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