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| WAIHI ARTS CENTRE & MUSEUM - from 7th March
Exhibition of the Museum's collection of restored Art.
Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
Kenny St
Waihi
Open Thursday to Sunday
10am to 3pm Contact: Berys Daly - bhdaly@paradise.net.nz |
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| PAINTING & POTTERY EXHIBITION - 10th Mar to 20th March - Paeroa
The Paeroa Society of Arts is an holding an Exhibition of paintings by Judy Parker and Pottery by Maureen Allison at their gallery.
Wednesday 10th March to Saturday 20th March 2010
Open everyday except Sunday
Paeroa Society of Arts Gallery
Normanby Road
Paeroa Contact: Jacki Baker - 07 862 7617 |
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| PAEROA WILD FOOD, WINE & ART FESTIVAL - 20th March - Paeroa
Sample boutique wines, specialty beers and tasty foods while listening to live music from "Left Field". Browse the art & craft stalls and watch 'artists at work' sculpting, carving. weaving and more. Miniature horses, rides & games for the kids. Come along to Paeroa for a great day out!
20th March 2010
Paeroa Domain Contact: enquiries@paeroa.org.nz  Click here for further information
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| THAMES MUSIC GROUP - 14th March - Thames
The Manukau Concert Band is a not-for-profit community band, based in Manukau City. The band have been consistent recipients of gold medals in competitions and are committed to making and enjoying music at a high level. The ensemble is directed by Kathleen Mulligan.
Show tunes, popular marches and light classical music to suit all tastes make up their variety filled programme.
Sunday 14th March
2.00pm
St George's Church
Mackay Street
THAMES
Admission: $15.00 - Students $5.00.
Contact: t.mgill@xtra.co.nz |
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| SOLA CAFE EXHIBITION - March - Thames
Come and view unique and intrigueing paintings by Tejomani
be in quick for purchasing options on the best works
Thursday 4th March till Wed 7th April
Sola Cafe
720b Pollen St
Thames
Contact: Sola Cafe (07) 868 8781 |
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| WHANGAMATA BEACH HOP - 24th - 28th March - Whangamata
Rock N Roll Festival.
The Whangamata Beach Hop is a celebration of the 50's and 60's which attracts between 40,000 and 80,000 people each year.
The highlight of the festival is over 1200 beautifully restored hot rods and classic cars, which take part in a grand parade, and other cruises to beaches up the coastline. There's also Rock n Roll bands from New Zealand and Australia and dancing/competitions in a street festival and various venues throughout the weekend.
A range of other family related activities like a drive in movie, Low Brow art competition, Nostalgia Golf tournament, 60's style longboard competition, and the ever popular Hop Idol and a Nostalgia fair.The result is a colorful extravaganza showcasing rock n roll culture, set against the back drop of one of New Zealands iconic seaside towns, and unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. Most importantly, the festival is a community event, with all proceeds going towards the various Water Safety organisations which support the seaside town.
Waihi's Beach Hop warm up party - 24th March 2010 Contact: info@beachhop.co.nz Click here for further information |
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| KARANGAHAKE ACCOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB - 26th Feb - Karangahake
Karangahake Accoustic Music Club meets last Friday of each month.
Next meeting
Friday 26th March |
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| CREATIVE WHANGAMATA STUDIO TOUR - 1st & 2nd May - Whangamata
Follow the Yellow Balloons to view work from local Whangamata artists in their own studios
Saurday 1st and Sunday 2nd May
Whangamata Contact: Ann McCaw - 07 865 7091 |
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| GREAT COROMANDEL ARTS TOUR - May - Coromandel Peninsula
The Great Coromandel Arts Tour is a wonderul art adventure. You'll discover hidden studios, tucked away in this Southern Ocean paradise when over 25 of our very best artists will open their studios up, ready for your visit. You will meet the artists in their creative spaces, and even have a chance to create something yourself in one of the great workshops.
The Tour runs for 3 weekends, with artists studios open from 10am to 4pm, Friday through to Sunday on each of the three weekends.
April 30 - May 2nd
May 7 - 9
May 14 -16
Take a few days and soak up this inspirational experience.
Tickets will be available from:
Bounty, Thames
The Source, Coromandel
online through www.iticket.co.nz
or on the ticketing phoneline. 0508 iticket
from March 2010.
Contact: Matt Sephton 021 043 8689 Click here for further information |
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| HOME GROWN FESTIVAL - May - Coromandel Peninsula
A month long celebration of 'Coro' food and kiwi music to savour.
Make sure you're on the Coromandel to enjoy it!
Contact: events@thecoromandel.com Click here for further information |
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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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