The Star: April 05, 2018

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY,
9AM-7PM, SUNDAY AND
SATURDAY, 10AM-4PM
PUBS OF THE PAST:
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
VICTORIAN CHRISTCHURCH
HOTELS
From the vices of alcohol and
smoking to the staples of hotel
dining and accommodation,
this exhibition showcases the
material culture of 19th century
hotels in Christchurch. Victorian
hotels in the city encompassed
everything from dens of iniquity
to establishments of luxury
for the discerning traveller.
Each one has its own story told
through the impressions left in
the archaeological and historical
record. See the artefacts used by
guests and proprietors alike and
learn just what went on in a 19th
century Christchurch hotel.
South Library, 66 Colombo
St
WEDNESDAY, 1.10-2PM
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Wednesday at One is a popular
weekly lunchtime recital series.
A light lunch will be available
before each concert. A wide range
of performers will feature in a
superb acoustic environment,
often using the Steinway concert
grand piano or the hybrid pipe/
digital organ. Groups range
in size from small chamber
ensembles to full symphonic
orchestras, with a particular
focus on encouraging young
performers. Cost is $5 – door
sales only.
St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373
Manchester St
THURSDAY, 6.30-7.30PM
FUSION BELLY DANCE
CLASSES
This class is suitable for beginners
through to advanced belly dance
students as various levels and
options will be provided. Students
will learn core fusion belly dance
technique and movements,
which will be incorporated into
fun combos during the class for
practice and will contribute to the
learning of a fusion choreography
Chrystal Palace, 12 Chrystal
St, Richmond
FRIDAY, 7.30-9PM
ASTRONOMY PUBLIC OPEN
NIGHTS
Grab the opportunity to become
“skyentists” for the evening as
you and your family enjoy the
wonders of the southern night sky
with local amateur astronomers.
See planets such as Mars or
Saturn or perhaps take a closer
look at the moon. Learn about the
constellations, closest stars, the
galactic core and nebulae in our
amazing universe. Children cost
$10, adults $15.
Canterbury Astronomical
Society, 218 Bells Rd, West
Melton
FRIDAY, 5.30-7.30PM
BOOK BUZZ
Another fantastic evening of book
talk. Karen Healey will talk about
her new young adult novel The
Empress of Timbra. Louise Deans
will discuss her book William
Deans – The Passionate Pioneer
and Ronnie Fisher will talk about
his new children’s novel The
Magnificent Muffin Adventures.
Free entry
XCHC, 376 Wilsons Rd
SATURDAY, 10-11.30AM
REKINDLE WORKSHOP:
STRING AND ROPE-MAKING
– TI KOUKA LEAVES
This workshop will give you a
resourceful skill that you’ll be able
to use in so many ways for the
rest of your life. This technique
for making string and rope is
simple and can be used with
many different materials. You will
learn how to use ti kouka/cabbage
tree leaves as they are abundantly
available. If you have access to ti
kouka/cabbage tree leaves, bring
them in. There will be plenty
available on arrival so no problem
if you haven’t found your local
source yet. There are 12 places
available in this workshop, Cost is
$24 and booking is essential.
Ferrymead Heritage Park,
50 Ferrymead Park Drive
NEW BRIGHTON MARKET
Saturday, 10am-2pm, New Brighton
pedestrian mall
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,
McCormacks Bay Rd
SATURDAY, 11AM-3PM
WAIMAIRI SCHOOL FRESH
START FAIR 2018
With its facilities about to be
completely reinvented, it’s time
to usher in a new era at Waimairi
School. What better way to do
that than with a community fair?
Everyone is welcome.
There will be candy floss,
books, clothing, pony rides,
performances from local groups,
international food stalls, cream
tea, coffee, games, raffles and
a fun welcoming atmosphere.
Prizes up for grabs will include
a TranzAlpine family pass,
a MicroScooter, Tekapo ski
package, signed 2018 Crusaders
jersey and many more vouchers,
products and experiences. Come
and embrace the fair vibe. For
more information, visit http://
www.waimairi.school.nz/fair-
2018.html or the Waimairi PTA
Facebook page. Free entry.
Waimairi School, Tillman
Ave
LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET
Sunday, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce
THE RICCARTON MARKET
Sunday, 9am-2pm Riccarton Racecourse
SATURDAY, 5-9PM
NIGHT MARKET
Take the night off cooking and
get something delicious to eat
at one of the Night Market food
vendors. There will be craft
stalls, bouncy castle, candy floss,
snow cones, face-painting and
music. Have a twilight ride on the
Vulcan railcar or a ride on the
tram for only $2. It will run from
5-9pm. The gold coin entry will
go towards infrastructure repairs.
Ferrymead Heritage Park,
50 Ferrymead Park Drive
SUNDAY, 11AM-3PM
SHABBY CHIC MARKET DAY
Check out the trestles with
vintage items, linen, clothing,
costumes, jewels, collectables,
retro, kitsch, antiques, craft work,
furniture and recycled items.
Explore five rooms inside the
historic Rochester Villa or enjoy
devonshire tea in the chilled out
courtyard.
Rochester Villa, 21 Connal
St, Woolston
OPENS FRIDAY
SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN!
6-21 April Isaac Theatre Royal
The 2018 Season BOOK
NOW
Ph 0800 842 538 ticketek.co.nz/showbiz