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| OPERATUNITY - I'M IN LOVE WITH VIENNA - 19th Sept - Thames
Operatunity is calling on romantic music lovers everywhere, to join in on the award-winning touring group’s latest concert; I’m in Love with Vienna.
The concert features soprano Susan Boland, tenor John Cameron, world famous in New Zealand tenor Benjamin Fifita Makisi, baritone Orene Tiai, and pianist Alex Wiltshire.
Joining this star-studded cast is a new addition to Operatunity, violinist Jessica Hindin. Jessica returns to New Zealand after 5 years of touring internationally, and is a frequent performer with the Auckland Philharmonic, and Auckland Chamber orchestras.
Sunday 19th September
2pm
Tickets are just $27 and include lunch served with the artists. Group and concession discounts available: Groups of 10+ = $24, Groups of 30+ = $23.
St James Church
Cnr Pollen and Pahau Sts
Thames Contact: To book call Operatunity on 0508 266 237 or online  Click here for further information
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| PAEROA ANTIQUE FESTIVAL - 18th & 19th Sept - Paeroa
The Antiques Weekend begins with a Vintage & Classic Car Parade down the main street on the Saturday morning at 11.30am. The parade makes its way to the Paeroa Domain where there is an old fashioned tea party with Devonshire scones under the large spreading tree, creating the atmosphere of a picnic from the old days, topped off by all the cars arriving and parking up for judging and display for the afternoon. There are games for the children to play and a giant chess set for the adults and sausages on a BBQ to fill the gaps.
Sunday marks the running of an Antiques Roadshow just like you see on TV where you can bring your treasures to be valued by the experts. Others might prefer to join in the Mystery Car Rally and have a little tour around the countryside while following the instructions on the sheet provided.
A good fun weekend where you are encouraged to bring out the best of the past, wear stylish clothes and drive beautiful cars from a bygone era.
Contact: Anee 07 862 6999 or enquiries@paeroa.org.nz Click here for further information |
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| WAIHI ARTS CENTRE & MUSEUM - 11 Sept to 3 Oct - Waihi
FRIENDS WHO PAINT BY THE SEA
This group of eight artists comes from Waihi, Waihi Beach and beyond.
Their works are in a wide range of styles, many inspired by the beauty of the local surroundings.
The artists paint for fun, but all works are for sale.
September 11th to October 3rd
Lee-Johnson Gallery
Waihi Arts Centre and Museum
54 Kenny St
Waihi
Gallery/Museum Hours
Thursday & Friday - 10am to 3pm
Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 3pm
Viewing the display is free, and the usual entry applies for the Museum - Adults $5, School-age child $3 and family $12. Contact: Ann Evans - 07 863 5987 or 021 582 998 or email dave@evans.org |
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| WAIHI GOLD FEST - 27th Sept to 3rd Oct - Waihi
Waihi Goldfest 2010.....there'll be gold panning, photo competitions, you'll be able to have a go at a variety of sports, from surfing to badminton, and there are several competitions to take part in too. There will also be new events such as The Amazing Race and Top Team Events - and the Gecko Display which was very popular.
The Best Dressed Window / Shop Competition will happen again and the Stop, Shop and Win Promotion townwide
27 September to 3rd October
Waihi Contact: Go Waihi 07 863 3030 Click here for further information |
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| KATIKATI ART GROUP EXHIBITION
Come along to see the wonderful range of work by local artists at affordable prices.
Friday 24 September - Tuesday 28 September 2010
Memorial Hall
Main Road
Katikati
Open 9:30am - 6 pm daily
Entry $2.00 adults 50c. children
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| KARANGAHAKE ACCOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB - 24th September - Karangahake
Karangahake Accoustic Music Club meets last Friday of each month.
Next meeting
Friday 24th September |
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| THE BAY FESTIVAL CHOIR - Sat 9th October - Whitianga
Public concert in Whitianga
Dr James Niblock DMA, will lead our massed choir, The Bay Festival Choir.
The repertoire is called “The Repertoire of Peace”.
Saturday 9th October
Mercury Bay Area School
Whitianga Contact: Jan Wright - 07 867 1308 / 027 224 1927 or e: janandjohnwright@xtra.co.nz |
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| ART WAIKINO - 23rd to 25th October 2010
This year is the 10th anniversary of ART WAIKINO.
There will be a special "Essence of Waikino" category in any medium to celebrate this milestone.
This is a competition and exhibition for all artists - painting, craft and photography.
All art work is for sale.
Victoria Hall
SH2
WAIKINO
(near Waihi) Contact: Helen Wilson - sharpadze@xtra.co.nz |
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| NZ CORPORATE BATTLE OF THE BANDS - 23-24 Oct - Thames
Back for the second year, this is a major annual music competition for amateur and part time professional musicians (No full time professional musicians allowed). The competition is for members of any organisation who'd like to put a band together or sponsor a band to represent their organisation.
This event is held in Thames over Labour Weekend with heats on Saturday and Finals on Sunday. First prize is a 7 day recording session worth $10,000. Trophies also awarded for many other categories including: best vocalist, lead guitairist, bass player, Drummer etc.
23rd & 24th October 2010
Thames Civic Centre
Contact Totally Thames for further information or entry forms.
Contact: Totally Thames 07 869 0180 Click here for further information |
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| WHANGAMATA JAZZ, ART AND BLUES FESTIVAL - 20th to 22nd Nov - Whangamata
The second annual Jazz Arts & Blues Festival will also include the opening of the Pohutukawa Festival.
Last year the sheer quality of music provided by over 100 musicians was always apparent; their joy and enthusiasm proved infectious. Some 15 Café's and Restaurants all over town will again be vibrating to the sounds of music. Our Jazz Boat will once again be transporting happy voyagers up and down the harbour and along the sea front, with a glass of wine on offer to the sound of jazz, blues and folk.
Again this year we will be running a number of art exhibitions climaxing with a Grand Art Auction on the Sunday afternoon at Harrisons Gallery on Port Road.
3 days of music
20th to 22nd November 2010
Whangamata
Contact: John Norris wjab@xtra.co.nz Click here for further information |
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| POHUTUKAWA FESTIVAL - 19th Nov to 5th Dec - Coromandel Peninsula
Summer is just around the corner!
To welcome it in we have over 20 events on the Coromandel Peninsula, timed to coincide with the flowering of our beautiful Pohutukawa trees!
See NZ's bands play throughout the coromandel, enjoy art exhibitions, the dive festival, Kids concerts and of course the opening night party.
See you at the festival in 2010!
19th Nov to 5th Dec 2010
all over the Coromandel Peninsula Contact: events@thecoromandel.com Click here for further information |
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