Hummin in Tasman Summer Events Guide 2011-2012
Hummin in Tasman Summer Events Guide 2011-2012
Hummin in Tasman Summer Events Guide 2011-2012
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<strong>Events</strong><br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs it alive, and Nigel Gav<strong>in</strong> on<br />
guitar. Both are from the Nairobi<br />
Trio. This will be an event not to<br />
be missed. Br<strong>in</strong>g a picnic, share a<br />
platter and enjoy a glass of w<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
A great way to spend a Sunday<br />
afternoon.<br />
Info: Ph. 03 543 2817<br />
vanessa@woollaston.co.nz<br />
www.woollaston.co.nz<br />
Music on the Lawn –<br />
MINT Jazz<br />
Sunday, 4 March <strong>2012</strong><br />
Come along to Woollaston Estates<br />
enjoy the live music from MINT<br />
Jazz featur<strong>in</strong>g Liam Ryan and<br />
fellow jazz tutors from NMIT. This<br />
will be an event not to be missed.<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g a picnic, share a platter and<br />
enjoy a glass of w<strong>in</strong>e. A great way<br />
to spend a Sunday afternoon.<br />
Info: Ph. 03 543 2817<br />
vanessa@woollaston.co.nz<br />
www.woollaston.co.nz<br />
Mapua Community Library<br />
Literary Festival<br />
23 - 25 March <strong>2012</strong><br />
Various locations <strong>in</strong> Mapua.<br />
Joe Bennett will launch the<br />
Festival on Friday 23 March over<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>ks, nibbles and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
<strong>in</strong> Mapua Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club. On<br />
Saturday he will lead a creative<br />
writ<strong>in</strong>g workshop for adults<br />
while Melanie Drewery will run<br />
a half-day writ<strong>in</strong>g workshop for<br />
children. Lots of fun for younger<br />
children <strong>in</strong> the library on Sat<br />
afternoon plus prize-giv<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
the short story competitions,<br />
limerick writ<strong>in</strong>g and literary quiz.<br />
The grand f<strong>in</strong>ale on Sunday 25th<br />
March will see the Village Hall<br />
transformed <strong>in</strong>to a French Cafe<br />
for you to listen to four of your<br />
favourite authors whilst enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
some platters of gorgeousness<br />
and a glass of w<strong>in</strong>e or two. Treat<br />
yourself to a book from ’Take<br />
Note’ of Motueka. Various prices<br />
for different events.<br />
Info: Ph 03 540 2934<br />
s1ad2as3@xtra.co.nz<br />
www.mapuacommunitylibrary.co.nz/<br />
Regular <strong>Events</strong><br />
Golden Bear<br />
Brew<strong>in</strong>g Company<br />
12 Aranui Road, Mapua Wharf<br />
Sunday, 20 November <strong>2011</strong><br />
The Motzenburg Bavarian Brass<br />
Band, 3.00 pm, free entry<br />
Sunday, 27 November <strong>2011</strong><br />
Nelson Jazz Club Big Band, 3.00 pm,<br />
free entry<br />
Friday, 2 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
Local s<strong>in</strong>ger/Pianist Jessica Leov,<br />
6.00 pm, free entry<br />
Friday, 9 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
Katr<strong>in</strong>a Kahlil & Co, 6.00 pm,<br />
free entry<br />
Friday, 23 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
Barry Korchesky’s Christmas Party,<br />
6.00 pm, free entry<br />
Wednesday, 28 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
Solroom – dance band, 6.00 pm,<br />
free entry<br />
Info: Jim Matranga 03 540 3210<br />
jim@goldenbearbrew<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
The Playhouse Café<br />
& Theatre<br />
171 Westdale Road, Mapua<br />
Sunday, 11 December<br />
YULIA and Friends, daytime<br />
workshop (free) and even<strong>in</strong>g<br />
concert $45-$90.<br />
Friday, 23 December<br />
Live and Loud, 5 bands from<br />
Christchurch, Sleep<strong>in</strong>g Dogs, Hera<br />
and more. $10, from 8.00 pm.<br />
Saturday, 24 December<br />
The Dions, rock, $5 from 8pm.<br />
Sunday, 25 December: Traditional<br />
European Christmas Luncheon,<br />
from 12 noon. No Surcharge,<br />
book<strong>in</strong>g compulsory.<br />
Monday, 26 December<br />
The Great Back Yard Cricket<br />
Tournament, from 2pm. Teams of<br />
5. Band from 5pm.<br />
Tuesday, 27 December<br />
Quiz Night, $5 with funds go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to Search and Rescue. 6 person<br />
team limit.<br />
Wednesday, 28 December<br />
The Shot Band, folk, from 8.00 pm<br />
Thursday, 29 December<br />
Pigs of War, Black Sabbath tribute<br />
band, from 8.00 pm.<br />
Saturday, 31 December<br />
NYE d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g experience, 5 course<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner with Erez Sussman,<br />
Flamenco guitarist from Canada.<br />
Sunday, 1 January<br />
Tommy and the Fallen Horses,<br />
from 8.00 pm.<br />
Sunday, 2 January<br />
Paul Ubana Jones, $30, D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
from 6.00 pm, show from 8.00 pm.<br />
Tuesday 4 January<br />
Jazz Festival<br />
Thursday, 5 January<br />
Bond St Bridge and The Broken<br />
Heart Breakers, from 8.00 pm<br />
Friday, 6 January<br />
Jazz Festival<br />
Saturday, 7 January<br />
The Johnnys, All-girl Johnny Cash<br />
tribute band, d<strong>in</strong>ner and show.<br />
Sunday, 8 January<br />
Red Hot and Dixie, jazz band,<br />
Mat<strong>in</strong>ee show.<br />
Monday, 9 January<br />
Left or Right, rock/reggae from<br />
8.00 pm<br />
Tuesday, 10 January<br />
Scarlett Lashes, eletro-pop from<br />
8.00 pm.<br />
Wednesday, 11 January<br />
Mundi, jazz from 8.00 pm.<br />
Thursday, 12 January<br />
Madsen Bros presents ABBA, $20<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner from 6.00 pm, Show from<br />
8.00 pm.<br />
Friday, 13 January<br />
Madsen Bros presents The Eagles,<br />
$25 d<strong>in</strong>ner from 6.00 pm, Show<br />
from 8.00 pm.<br />
Saturday, 14 January<br />
Gary McCormick and Tim<br />
Shadbolt. $30. D<strong>in</strong>ner from 6.00<br />
pm, Show from 8.00 pm.<br />
Sunday, 15 January<br />
Gary McCormick and Tim<br />
Shadbolt. $30. Mat<strong>in</strong>ee show<br />
from 3.00 pm. (sharp)<br />
Friday 20th -22nd January<br />
POPCORN by Ben Elton, Put on by<br />
Dramatix. Sat and Sun 6.00 pm<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner show at 8.00 pm. Sun<br />
Mat<strong>in</strong>ee.<br />
Info: The Playhouse Café<br />
Ph 03 540 2985<br />
theplayhousecafenz@gmail.com<br />
www.playhousecafe.co.nz<br />
Richmond<br />
<strong>2011</strong> Nelson A&P Show<br />
Saturday 19 – Sunday<br />
20 November <strong>2011</strong><br />
9.00 am – 5.00 pm daily,<br />
Richmond Park Showgrounds,<br />
Lower Queen Street, Richmond<br />
The Nelson Agricultural and<br />
Pastoral Show offers a wide<br />
range of activities to keep the<br />
whole family enterta<strong>in</strong>ed! A<br />
Kiwi tradition, our A&P Show<br />
has someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g: live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment,<br />
livestock competitions, shear<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
wood-chopp<strong>in</strong>g, agricultural<br />
demonstrations and displays,<br />
carnival rides, side shows and a<br />
fantastic range of trade exhibitors,<br />
both local, national and<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational as well as exhibits<br />
and competition events.<br />
Info: Ph 03 544 7181 email<br />
aap@xtra.co.nz<br />
www.richmondpark.org.nz<br />
Richmond Pak ‘n’ Save<br />
Santa Parade<br />
Sunday, 27 November <strong>2011</strong><br />
Start<strong>in</strong>g 12 noon,<br />
Sundial Square, Richmond’s<br />
Queen Street and Sundial<br />
Square will be bustl<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g we love and cherish<br />
about Christmas and the festive<br />
season. Either jo<strong>in</strong> us <strong>in</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a Christmas wonderland by<br />
enter<strong>in</strong>g a float or walk<strong>in</strong>g team<br />
<strong>in</strong>to the parade or come along<br />
on the day and enjoy this iconic<br />
family event.<br />
Info: Ph 03 544 4898 email<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@richmondunlimited.co.nz<br />
www.richmondunlimited.co.nz/<br />
40/50 Tour<br />
8 – 11 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
Richmond/St Arnaud<br />
The 4050 Tour is for riders 40<br />
years old and over. It is a 7-stage<br />
cycle tour totall<strong>in</strong>g 350km over<br />
3 days <strong>in</strong> the Top of the South.<br />
Info: Tickets, Book<strong>in</strong>gs and Entry:<br />
www.4050tour.co.nz<br />
T<strong>in</strong>y Tots Toys<br />
& Teddies Party<br />
Sunday, 11 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Washbourn<br />
Gardens, Oxford Street, Richmond<br />
The magical and mystical<br />
Washbourn Gardens are about<br />
to become alive with the joyful<br />
sounds of t<strong>in</strong>y tots play<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
their toys and teddies. The T<strong>in</strong>y<br />
Tots, Teddies and Toys Party is set<br />
to return for its sixth successive<br />
year and featur<strong>in</strong>g a solid l<strong>in</strong>eup<br />
of enterta<strong>in</strong>ers, performers and<br />
activities to amuse young and<br />
old. So come along, br<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
teddy, and jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> the celebration.<br />
Cost: Free entry.<br />
Info: Ph 03 543 8525 email<br />
paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz<br />
www.tasman.govt.nz<br />
Carols by Candlelight<br />
Sunday, 18 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
from 8.00 pm, Washbourn<br />
Gardens, Oxford Street, Richmond<br />
The festive Christmas spirit will<br />
be alive and buzz<strong>in</strong>g aga<strong>in</strong> at this<br />
year’s Carols by Candlelight <strong>in</strong><br />
the serene Washbourn Gardens.<br />
The even<strong>in</strong>g will once aga<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>clude live performances by<br />
the Richmond Orchestra and the<br />
Take a Chance S<strong>in</strong>gers along with<br />
special guests.<br />
Cost: Gold co<strong>in</strong> or candle donation.<br />
Info: Ph 03 543 8525 email paul.<br />
mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz<br />
www.tasman.govt.nz<br />
Fresh Choice Richmond<br />
Market Day<br />
Friday, 30 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
9.00 am – 3.00 pm,<br />
Queen Street Richmond<br />
The annual Fresh Choice<br />
Richmond Market Day will aga<strong>in</strong><br />
deliver a great day out for all<br />
ages. A wide variety of stalls will<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e the ma<strong>in</strong> street of Richmond<br />
for a fantastic day of shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Get yourself<br />
along and sample the delights<br />
from throughout our region and<br />
beyond.<br />
Info: 03 544 3898<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@richmondunlimited.co.nz<br />
www.richmondunlimited.co.nz<br />
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