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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> 43<br />
What’s on<br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.<br />
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Thursday <strong>May</strong> 4 <strong>2017</strong><br />
Let us know about your event!<br />
Email whatson@starmedia.kiwi<br />
FRIDAY 10.30AM<br />
REDEFINING PORTRAITURE:<br />
REMBRANT’S LAST WATCH<br />
<strong>The</strong> latest in a four-week lecture<br />
series on key moments in<br />
European artist. Presented by Dr<br />
Ian Lochhead.<br />
Phillip Carter Auditorium,<br />
Christchurch Art Gallery<br />
FRIDAY 7.30PM-9.30PM<br />
ASTRONOMY PUBLIC OPEN<br />
NIGHT<br />
Grab the opportunity to become<br />
“skyentists” for the evening,<br />
as you and your family enjoy<br />
the wonders of the southern<br />
night sky with local amateur<br />
astronomers. See planets such as<br />
Jupiter or Saturn or take a closer<br />
look at the Moon. Learn about<br />
our constellations, closest stars,<br />
the galactic core and nebulae in<br />
our amazing universe. Bookings<br />
advised.<br />
Canterbury Astronomical<br />
Society, 218 Bells Rd<br />
SATURDAY 6.30AM-8AM<br />
SUNRISE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
MEET-UP<br />
Join New Zealand Geographic<br />
landscape photographers of<br />
the year Rob Dickinson and<br />
Dennis Radermacher for a magic<br />
moment. On this day the sun will<br />
seem to be rising right out of the<br />
mouth of Lyttelton Harbour. Take<br />
photos, get free advice, and join<br />
Rob and Dennis for drinks after.<br />
Omahu Bush Reserve,<br />
Summit Rd. Free event<br />
NIGHTLY UNTIL SATURDAY,<br />
8PM<br />
NOT AUNT LIL!<br />
Raylene lives with her family<br />
in Hokitika and the love of her<br />
life is a night-cart operator. See<br />
what happens when snooty Aunt<br />
Lillian decides to introduce her<br />
to Christchurch society and a<br />
man with prospects. Presented by<br />
PMH Players.<br />
Opawa School Hall, Cnr<br />
Ford Rd and Newbery St<br />
SATURDAY 9AM-1PM<br />
LINWOOD VILLAGE MARKET<br />
Last market of the season. You’ll<br />
find plants, produce, preserves,<br />
books, retro goods and more so<br />
go along and enjoy the friendly<br />
atmosphere.<br />
Linwood Community Arts<br />
Centre Carpark. Free entry<br />
SATURDAY 9AM-1PM<br />
ARTISTIC ROLLERSKATING<br />
CHAMPS<br />
Fans of rollerskating should check<br />
out the talent on show at the<br />
Southern Area Championships.<br />
Teams from Nelson and<br />
Christchurch will compete in<br />
a range of categories including<br />
creative dance, free skating, free<br />
dance and figures.<br />
Pioneer Stadium, 75<br />
Lyttelton St. Free entry<br />
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,<br />
9AM-5PM<br />
GYPSY FAIR<br />
Visit the last gypsy fair of<br />
the season for live displays of<br />
glass blowing, woodcraft, folk<br />
art, jewellery, food stalls and<br />
entertainment.<br />
Richmond Village Green,<br />
Stanmore Rd.<br />
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,<br />
10AM-4PM<br />
NATIONAL ALPACA DAY<br />
OPEN WEEKEND<br />
If you feel like doing something<br />
different this weekend, go to the<br />
Alpaca farm open day. Walk<br />
amongst the 350 alpacas and have<br />
a cuddle or two. <strong>The</strong> Alpaca shop<br />
will be open to browse through.<br />
Sherlin Alpaca Farm, 43<br />
Lawford Rd, West Melton<br />
SATURDAY 1PM-3PM<br />
MAKE A ROBOT ARTIST<br />
WORKSHOP<br />
A fun-filled workshop using<br />
David Shrigley’s work as<br />
inspiration to make a drawing<br />
robot. Local artist Jacquelyn<br />
Greenbank will help children<br />
aged 7-12 put together an array<br />
of everyday to create their own<br />
artistic automaton. Bookings<br />
required.<br />
Centre of Contemporary Art,<br />
66 Gloucester St<br />
SATURDAY, 2PM-4PM<br />
CHRISTCHURCH DICKENS<br />
FELLOWSHIP<br />
If you enjoy reading or learning<br />
about the works of Charles<br />
Dickens, good company, and<br />
afternoon tea, you are welcome<br />
head along to these monthly<br />
meetings.<br />
At the upcoming meeting,<br />
the second episode of Great<br />
Expectations will be presented.<br />
For further information, phone<br />
Jeni on 0211676998.<br />
Hagley House, Hagley<br />
Community College. Free<br />
entry<br />
SATURDAY 7PM<br />
A WALK TO BEAUTIFUL<br />
This is an award-winning<br />
documentary about the lives of<br />
five Ethiopian women devastated<br />
by childbirth injuries. Follow<br />
COMMUNITY MARKET<br />
Thursday, 8.30am-1pm, 51 Pages Rd<br />
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,<br />
McCormacks Bay Rd<br />
their journey as they set out on a<br />
walk to recovery. Donation.<br />
Transitional Cathedral, 234<br />
Hereford St<br />
SUNDAY 11AM-3PM<br />
THE SHABBY CHIC MARKET<br />
DAY<br />
More than 35 stalls offering<br />
vintage-themed feasts and fancies<br />
and much more will be on offer at<br />
this final market before winter.<br />
<strong>The</strong> event will be on rain or shine<br />
so get along and find some crafty<br />
trinkets.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rochester Villa, 21<br />
Connal st, Woolston. Free<br />
entry<br />
SUNDAY 2.15PM<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
LIEDERTAFEL MALE VOICE<br />
CHOIR<br />
Newly appointed musical director<br />
LYTTELTON FARMERS’<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St<br />
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Sundays, 9am-noon, 275<br />
Fifield Tce<br />
Daniel Cooper conducts the<br />
choir in this concert titled ‘To a<br />
Green and Pleasant Land.’ <strong>The</strong><br />
programme includes many ‘best<br />
of British’ songs and features<br />
young musicians as part of the<br />
choir’s commitment to fostering<br />
young musical talent.<br />
St Andrew’s Chapel,<br />
Normans Rd, Strowan<br />
SUNDAY 7.30PM-9.30PM<br />
GILLY DARBEY:<br />
INTERPRETATIONS OF<br />
BLUES<br />
Gilly’s emotional and sensual<br />
interpretations of blues, folk,<br />
jazz and gospel have had many<br />
likening her to the late Eva<br />
Cassidy, but her voice is also<br />
reminiscent of Joan Baez, Katie<br />
Melua and early Joni Mitchell.<br />
Christchurch Folk Music<br />
Club, 29 Domain Tce<br />
Spoil Mum Rotten<br />
Treat the world’s best Mum<br />
at Bishop Brothers this Mother’s Day<br />
Sunday 14th <strong>May</strong> - Brunch, Lunch & Dinner<br />
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED on 359 2930<br />
Complimentary<br />
glass of bubbles<br />
for dining Mum’s<br />
Conditions apply.<br />
Bishop Brothers Public House | 119 Farrington Ave | Bishopdale | Phone 03 359 2930<br />
www.bishopbrothers.co.nz | fb/BishopBrothersPublicHouse
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