The Star: August 11, 2016

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RUNS UNTIL MONDAY,
VARIOUS TIMES
NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL
Featuring a selection of more
than 140 feature films and
documentaries fresh from film
festivals across the world.
Hoyts Northlands and
the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Details and session times
at www.nziff.co.nz/2016/
christchurch/
RUNS UNTIL SUNDAY 21,
9AM–6PM
ST ALBANS ART SOCIETY
EXHIBITION
The St Albans Art Society will
host an exhibition at the Eastgate
Shopping Centre. There will be
more than 100 paintings from
a variety of artists who range in
age from 50-92. Have a look at
the pieces and see which ones you
might like to take home with you.
Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Free entry
EVERY THURSDAY THIS
MONTH, 1-1.45PM
THE OXFORD SCHOLARS
CHORAL RECITALS
Six men from the Choir of Christ
Church Cathedral, Oxford, UK,
return to Christchurch for the
month of August.
Christ’s College, Rolleston
Ave. Free event
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, 7.30-9PM
WINTER TALES: THREE ONE
ACT PLAYS
An entertaining evening out,
featuring The Dumb Waiter, a
mystery set in the kitchen; Cosmic
Fruit Bowl, a story starring
fruit; and A Night Out, a tale of
unfortunate events.
Elmwood Auditorium,
Elmwood Normal School,
Aikmans Rd, Merivale.
Tickets $12
THURSDAY, 7.30PM
THE DAN BOLTON QUARTET
New York City-based musician
Dan Bolton is a singer, songwriter
and pianist performing 21st
century standards incorporating
elements of jazz, pop and Latin
American styles. He will be
backed by drummer Mark
Lockett and local musicians
Reuben Derrick on sax and
Michael Story on bass.
Orange Studios, 3/1063
Ferry Rd, Woolston. Tickets
$20
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY, 10AM-4.30PM
NZ CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW
A pop up exhibition featuring the
latest in Kiwi craft and design,
from ethical suppliers to design,
craft, art and object artists.
Addington Events Centre,
Twigger St, Addington.
Tickets $7.50, with children
free
FRIDAY, 7.30-9PM
UNTOLD STORIES
Impulse Theatre’s improvised
show, Untold Stories, tells stories
that have never been told before
and will never be told again.
Held every second Friday until
September 23.
YMCA, 12 Hereford St.
Tickets $10
FRIDAY, 7.30-9PM
ASTRONOMY PUBLIC OPEN
NIGHT
Grab the opportunity to become
‘sky-entists’ for the evening, as
you and your family enjoy the
wonders of the southern night sky
with local amateur astronomers.
Featuring an introduction talk
followed by a tour and telescope
viewing. Weather dependant,
with updates at www.cas.org.nz
Canterbury Astronomical
Society, 218 Bells Rd. Adults
$10, children $7
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,
10AM-5PM
GO GREEN EXPO
New Zealand’s largest organic,
natural, sustainable and
green living expo, featuring
presentations, demonstrations
and opportunities to taste, learn,
buy and talk to exhibitors about
their products. A group bike
ride to the expo will be held on
Saturday at 9.30am, meeting at
the Armagh St bridge.
Air Force Museum, 45
Harvard Ave, Wigram. Entry
$5, children free
SATURDAY, 10AM-NOON
HERITAGE ROSE PRUNING
DEMONSTRATION
The Canterbury Horticultural
Society has joined with
Ferrymead Heritage Park to hold
a free session demonstrating the
basics of pruning. No registration
needed, bring your own secateurs.
Ferrymead Heritage Park,
50 Ferrymead Park Drive.
Free event
SATURDAY 7-11.30PM
WINTER HOEDOWN
The best darn, rootin’ tootin’ toe
stompin’ hat tippin’ do-si-doin’
hoedown this side of Texas,
featuring the Black Velvet Band.
Entry price includes supper and
a drink.
North New Brighton
Community Centre, 88
Marine Parade. R18. Entry
$30
SATURDAY, 7.30PM
WAIORA: TE Ū KAI PŌ – THE
HOMELAND
COMMUNITY MARKET
Every Thursday, 8.30am-1pm,
51 Pages Rd
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm, 3
McCormacks Bay Rd
A universally recognisable and
triumphant piece of New Zealand
theatre that explores family,
culture, home and belonging.
Court Theatre, Bernard St,
Addington. Tickets $24-$53
SATURDAY, 7.30-9.30PM
CHRISTCHURCH
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:
PIERS LANE PLAYS
RACHMANINOFF
A performance of works by
Rachmaninoff and Strauss,
featuring London-based
pianist Piers Lane performing
Rachmaninoff’s second piano
concerto.
Air Force Museum of NZ,
45 Harvard Ave, Wigram.
Tickets $18-$48
SUNDAY, 2PM
HYMNS ‘N’ BRASS
Some of the world’s best known
hymns arranged for brass,
LYTTELTON FARMERS’
MARKET
Every Saturday, 10am-1pm,
London St
NEW BRIGHTON MARKET
Every Saturday, 10am-2pm,
New Brighton Mall
featuring The Brass Choir. A
fundraiser for Cathedral music.
The Transitional Cathedral,
Latimer Square. Door sales
$15
SUNDAY, 6-7.30PM
LEARN TO SKATE SESSIONS
Learn to skate with Otautahi
Roller Derby, check out the league
or ask any derby-related questions
that keep you awake at night.
Mairehau High School, 440
Hills Rd. R18. $5 entry.
SUNDAY, 7.30-9.30PM
UNSUNG HEROES: SONGS
PORTRAYING THOSE WHO
SHAPED OUR NATION
A concert of songs and poems
featuring colourful characters
from New Zealand’s wild colonial
past.
Christchurch Folk Music Club,
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon.
Door sales $20.