The Star: September 13, 2018

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DAILY 9AM-5PM
WILDLIFE
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE
YEAR EXHIBITION
Developed and produced by
the Natural History Museum
in London, the Wildlife
Photographer of the Year
exhibition will be displayed at
Canterbury Museum. Showcasing
images which celebrate the
diversity of the natural world,
it will feature intimate animal
portraits to astonishing wild
landscapes. Among the displayed
images is the 2017 winning photo,
Memorial to a species by South
African photojournalist Brent
Stirton. The exhibition runs daily
until November 18.
Rolleston Ave
DAILY 9.30AM-5PM
WOODCRAFT GALLERY
The WoodCraft Gallery
showcases and sells the artworks
of about 46 wood artists and
other crafters sourced both
locally and from throughout New
Zealand. Admission is free.
WoodCraft Gallery, 33
Worcester Boulevard
DAILY, 10-5PM, LATE
NIGHT UNTIL 9PM
US V THEM: TONY DE
LAUTOUR
Go along to Tony de Lautours
free exhibition. His early works
drew from wide-ranging sources
including seedy underground
street culture, tattoos, post-punk
music and comic books as well
as fine English porcelain and
antiques.
This exhibition will bring together
a selection of his paintings
produced over the past 30 years.
Christchurch Art Gallery,
Montreal St
DAILY, 10-5PM
LET ME BE MYSELF – THE
LIFE STORY OF ANNE
FRANK
Developed by the Anne Frank
House in Amsterdam, and viewed
by more than 10 million people
in 80 countries, this exhibition
explores what life was life for
Anne Frank and her family. Runs
until September 21.
Air Force Museum of New
Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave,
Wigram
THURSDAY, 1PM-2.30PM
TE REO FOR BEGINNERS
There will be two sessions each
covering some basic Te Reo, local
knowledge and marae protocol,
in preparation for a visit to Rehua
SUNDAY 11AM-3PM
OPERATION NATURE
Go along to the Botanic Gardens to celebrate Conservation Week. Find out how you can nurture nature
in your backyard and beyond. The Department of Conservation and the city council welcome everyone to
come down to the and learn about how you can help learning about nature, including how to trap predators
and keep our rivers and streams healthy. You can also meet local experts and discuss dish, insects, birds,
invasive plants and pollination.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens (near the children’s playground), Rolleston Ave
Marae in Springfield Rd. The visit
will include a formal powhiri,
explanations of the significance
of the marae and whare tipuna
(meeting house) and afternoon
tea. New participants are
welcome. A course fee of $28
applies.
59 Gloucester St
THURSDAY, 3.30PM-
4.30PM
CULTURE EXCHANGE
Shirley Library’s Culture
Exchange is a friendly, relaxed
group where you can make
new friends, practice English
and learn about New Zealand
and Christchurch. Free weekly
meetings. All welcome.
Shirley library, 36
Marshland Rd
THURSDAY, 7.30PM
CHRISTOPHER’S
CLASSICS
Christopher’s Classics presents
pianist Richard Mapp in
association with Chamber Music
NZ (CMNZ) – performing
Bach, Kenneth Young, Schubert,
Chopin, Messiaen and Brahms.
The Piano, 156 Armagh St
THURSDAY, 7PM-9.30PM
KFH COMEDY BINGO
Once a month the Kensington
Fun House will host a bingo
evening, but it’s bingo with a
twist. Hosted by two comedians
that will make fun of each other,
make fun of the audience and
generally cause madness for all of
those involved. All while drawing
numbers from the special
“number” bucket. No payment
for getting bingo cards however,
purchasing a drink (including
non-alcoholic) will get you one
game card. There will be prizes.
Kensington Fun House,
185 Manchester St
THURSDAY, 6.30-8.30PM
FOOD LOVERS
MASTERCLASS – WITH
KATE MEADS
At this educational masterclass,
not only will you receive $100
worth of goodies, you will get
advice around ways you can
reduce your food waste. Topics
include meal planning, smart
shopping, smart storage, plus
learn about the first in first out
approach/method, what is the
difference between use by and
best before and when all else
fails the last resort options. You
can bring a friend, partner or
family member free of charge.
There is only one free pack per
ticket. There are limited spaces
and goodie bags available at each
event. Tickets can be purchased
from Eventfinda.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre, 37 Nayland St
FRIDAY, 7PM-9PM
CHINESE STYLE
CONCERT
This concert will be the stage
performance of sing, poetry
reciting, Chinese traditional
musical instrument and piano
Markets
& Fairs
CHCH FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday, 9am-1pm, 16 Kahu
Rd, Riccarton
FRIDAY STREET FOOD
MARKET
Friday, 11am-8pm, Cathedral
Square
OPAWA FARMERS’
MARKET
Sunday, 9am-noon, 275
Fifield Tce
NEW BRIGHTON
SEASIDE MARKET
Saturday, 10am-2pm, New
Brighton Pedestrian Mall
LYTTELTON FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday, 10am-1pm, London
St
playing, presenting Chinese-style
music.
The Piano: Centre for
Music and the Arts, 156
Armagh St
SATURDAY, 10AM-NOON
MOVIE POSTER SALE
All posters are between $5-$10.
Two hours only, don’t miss out!
Cash only please.
Beckenham School Hall,
Sandwich Rd
SATURDAY, 10AM–2PM
GARDEN CITY MINIATURE
CLUB
The club will be holding its
monthly meeting where likeminded
crafts people help each
other achieve things in small
scale. The club welcome you to
visit and hopes you become as
passionate about the world of
miniatures as all of their other
friendly members. Phone Helen
at 332 1523 for more information.
St Marks Church Hall,
Vincent Pl
SATURDAY, 1-3PM
RUBBISH AND CAKE
A recently formed student-led
organisation called SustainPlus
run weekly clean-ups in
Christchurch and hope to get
more volunteers along to help
clean the city. Rubbish bags and
gloves are provided. After the
clean-up cake is provided by a
member of the crew.
Cathedral Square
SCHUBERT / ROSSINI / ROSS HARRIS
A concert affectionately dubbed ‘music amongst
friends’, this is a truly special season finale
featuring one of the most popular chamber music
works of all time, Schubert’s “Trout Quintet”.
Friday 5 October, 7.30pm
The Piano / CHRISTCHURCH
Free Prelude event at 6.45pm
0800 CONCERT (266 2378)
chambermusic.co.nz/trout
*Presented in association with
Supported by
Core Funder