Hummin in Tasman Summer Events Guide 2011-2012

Tasman District Summer Guide 2011/2012
Nelson Harness
Racing Interislander
Summer Festival
Friday, 6 January –
Sunday 8 January 2012
Gates open 9.00 am, Richmond
Park Racecourse, 384 Lower
Queen Street, Richmond
Enjoy fun in the sun at the races!
An action-packed, fun-filled
day for all the family. Races held
over two days. Although racing
is a very important part of the
weekend, it’s not just about
the horses... live entertainment
all day including music, food,
best hat competition, Fashion
in the Field and of course… the
racing! Free entertainment for
children including pony rides,
face painting, bouncy castles,
balloons and more. Why not
hold your next client function
here – contact us for details on
hospitality packages to suit your
budget.
Cost: Aduts $10, Children Under
18 years FREE. Tickets available at
the gate.
Info: Ph 03 546 8269
enquiries@cbmarketing.co.nz
www.nhrc.co.nz.
Port Nelson Jazz & Blues in
Washbourn Gardens
Saturday, 7 January
3.00 pm – 8.00 pm, Washbourn
Gardens, Richmond
Featuring a great line-up of
local and national acts: Hot Club
Sandwich, Lowdown, Roseneath
Centennial Ragtime Band, Nelson
Big Band as well as food stalls, a
selection of fine wines and fun for
the kids.
Cost: Entry by gold coin donation
Info: www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz
SolarCity Summer Movies
13 January 2012 –
30 January 2012
9.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Movies start
at dusk), Washbourn Gardens,
Richmond. Join us in the airiest
cinema in the region with a film
for everyone. Come early to play
giant board games, listen to some
fine New Zealand music, share
food with your friends and as
darkness falls allow the flicker of
the screen to transport you. Pack
a picnic (BYO ok), bring a rug or
your couch, wear warm clothes
or pyjamas and pocket a torch to
light your way home. Movie will
not screen if it is raining. If the
weather is doubtful please check
‘Summer In Nelson’ on Facebook,
‘friend’ us for updates. Or call
0221302329 to hear our weather
message updated after 7.00pm
each evening.
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Cost: $2 Adult, $1 Child
Friday 13 January
The Five Pennies (PG) - This
semi-biographical musical film
of the brilliant cornet player and
band leader Red Nichols. A really
enjoyable film filled with the
irresistible sound of Dixieland Jazz.
Thursday 19 January
National Velvet (1944)
Young Velvet Brown (Elizabeth
Taylor) is determined to train a
wild horse to race for England’s
Grand National Sweepstakes.
Thursday 26 January
Silent Antics 90 mins (PG)
An evening of film from the Silent
era, filled with the crazy antics of
Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, Buster
Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and more.
Monday 30 January
The Misfits (1961) 2 hrs (PG)
Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and
Montgomery Clift in this Arthur
Miller scripted film set in early
sixties Nevada. This was both
Clark Gable and Marilyn’s final film
appearance with as much drama
off camera as on.
Tasman Skatepark
Tour – Richmond
Saturday, 21 January 2012
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Richmond
Skatepark, Jubilee Park
The epic Sk8 and BMX tour
returns to Tasman this summer,
showcasing the best boarders
and bikers the region has to offer.
Entries taken on the day, with lots
of cool prizes up for grabs.
Cost: Free entry.
Info: Paul McConachie 03 543 8525,
paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz
Sundial Summer Sounds
Friday, 24 February 2012
4.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Sundial
Square, Richmond
Pack a picnic and get along to
Sundial Square for a dose of
Tasman’s finest entertainers
performing live especially for you!
Cost: Free entry.
Info: Paul McConachie 03 543 8525
paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz
www.tasman.govt.nz
Cancer Society Relay for Life
3-4 March 2012
Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson
Teams are made up of a
minimum of 10 people and
maximum of 15. Team registration
is $150 for the first 10 people,
then $15 per person thereafter.
Teams aim to raise $1,000.
Registrations open November
2011. Register online. If you wish
to register for the Survivors and
Carers Reception, please phone
the centre.
Info: Please phone the Cancer
Society, 03 539 3662 for more
information. Check out the
website www.relayforlife.org.nz
Sprig and Fern
Summer Fare
Friday, 23 March 2012
5.30 pm – 10.00 pm, Sundial
Square Richmond
The annual celebration of the rich
and varied harvest our region has
to offer including wine, gourmet
food stalls and great local
entertainment.
Cost: Free entry.
Info: Sally Wood, 03 544 4898 or
info@richmondunlimited.co.nz
Waimea
Nelson Sportsperson of
the Year Awards
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
6.30 pm – 11.00 pm, Hope
Community Church, Ranzau
Road, Hope
The Nelson Sportsperson of the
Year Awards is Sport Tasman’s
flagship event of the year
and recognises outstanding
performance and service to sport
by people in Nelson-Tasman.
Info: Ph 03 923 2311 email
rita.m@sporttasman.org.nz
www.sporttasman.org.nz
An Olde Fashioned
Christmas
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
2.00 pm, Hope Community
Church, Ranzau Road, Hope.
Our Christmas concert brings all
the joy, spirit and fun of Christmas
with famous carols and songs to
enjoy and sing along to. A concert
to share with your friends and
remember what Christmas is all
about! Tickets are just $28 and
include afternoon tea with the
artists. Tickets from Operatunity
Entertainment Ltd, Ph 0508 266 237
email bookings@operatunity.co.nz
www.operatunity.co.nz
Brightwater Carols by
Glo-lite
Saturday, 10 December, 2011
5.30 pm, Snowden’s Bush,
Brightwater. Bring the family and
your picnic to enjoy this show
of Christmas Carols and local
entertainment.
Cost: Entry by donation.
Info: Gerald Baldwin 03 542 3666
SolarCity Summer Movies:
National Velvet
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
9.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Movie starts
at dusk), Wakefield School
Join us in the airiest cinema in the
region with a film for everyone.
Come early to play giant board
games, listen to some fine New
Zealand music, share food with
your friends and as darkness falls
allow the flicker of the screen to
transport you. Pack a picnic (BYO
ok), bring a rug or your couch,
wear warm clothes or pyjamas
and pocket a torch to light your
way home. Movie will not screen
if it is raining. If the weather is
doubtful please check ‘Summer
In Nelson’ on Facebook, ‘friend’ us
for updates. Or call 0221302329
to hear our weather message
updated after 7.00pm each
evening. In National Velvet (1944)
young Velvet Brown (Elizabeth
Taylor) is determined to train a
wild horse to race for England’s
Grand National Sweepstakes.
Cost: $2 Adult, $1 Child
Tasman Skatepark
Tour – Brightwater
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm, Brightwater
Skatepark, Brightwater Domain.
The epic Sk8 and BMX tour
returns to Tasman this summer,
showcasing the best boarders
and bikers the region has to offer.
Entries taken on the day, with lots
of cool prizes up for grabs.
Cost: Free entry.
Info: Paul McConachie 03 543 8525,
paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz
Showstoppers
Monday, 23 January 2012
2.00 pm, Hope Community Church,
Ranzau Road, Hope
Every show has a showstopper,
the most popular song that stops
the show and everyone wants to
hear! We proudly present a show
packed with those showstoppers.
Tickets are $30 and include a lunch
with the artists, with concession
and group discounts available.
Bookings essential - call 0508
266 237, calls are toll free and no
booking or postage fees apply.
Info: Ph. 0508 266 237
bookings@operatunity.co.nz
www.operatunity.co.nz/
Brightwater Wine
& Food Festival
Sunday 29 January 2012
11.00 am -6.00 pm, Brightwater
Vineyards, Bryant Road, Brightwater
The must-do event for Anniversary
Weekend, 2012 Brightwater Wine
and Food Festival, is on again so
bring a friend. Grab your deck
chair, get ready to tantalise your
taste buds or let your hair down
and rock to Glenn Shorrock from
Little River Band. Free parking
available on site.
Info: Glenda Buschl, Event Manager
03 544 7373 or 021 544 738
info@bwff.co.nz www.bwff.co.nz