The Star: September 15, 2016

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SEPTEMBER 3-30
BACK IN TIME
Fred Tunnicliffe is displaying
his latest exhibition, which is a
collection of work showcasing
Lyttelton in the 1990s. The
exhibition is a vibrant mix of
paintings and pieces he has
crafted. This exhibition runs from
Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm,
Sunday, 11am-3pm.
20 Oxford St, Lyttelton
SEPTEMBER 5-23, 5PM-7PM
TE WHARE MAIRE O
NA PUNAWEREWERE
EXHIBITION
This art exhibition focuses
on Maori art. It will include
contemporary and traditional
works. Phone 03 981 2881 for
more information.
Eastside Gallery, 388
Worcester St. Gold coin
entry
THURSDAY, 1.10PM-1.50PM
OUTSTANDING YOUNG
MUSICIANS
Matthew Lee on flute and
Ashleigh Mowbray on oboe
are both music students at the
University of Canterbury. They
join forces to present an uplifting
lunchtime recital. Coffee is
served after the concert, giving
you the opportunity to talk with
the artists and other audience
members.
The Piano: Centre for Music
and the Arts, 156 Armagh St.
Entry from $5
FRIDAY, 5.30PM-8.30PM
ZERO GRAVITY – CITY
RESTORATION PROJECT
THROUGH ART
This project will be held by
Zerogravity&Co. from South
Korea. It is a regeneration project
commissioned by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of Korea. Hear
what they have to say about
changing the city through art.
Email zerogravitynco@gmail.
com for more information.
XCHC Exchange
Christchurch, 376 Wilsons
Rd
FRIDAY, 7.30PM-9PM
ASTRONOMY PUBLIC OPEN
NIGHT
Take a look around the
observatory and view the stars
and planets up close at the
astronomy public open night on
Friday. See planets such as Mars
and Saturn or perhaps take a
closer look at the Moon. Learn
about the constellations and
closest stars to Earth. Opening
will depend on the weather,
so check www.cas.org.nz for
updates, which will be posted by
6.45pm before the event.
Canterbury Astronomical
Society, 218 Bells Rd in
West Melton. Children aged
5-15 $7 and adults $10
SATURDAY, 9AM-5PM
AIR NEW ZEALAND 75
YEARS. OUR NATION. THE
WORLD. CONNECTED
This exhibition opens on
Saturday and will showcase the
history of Air New Zealand. This
display will feature stories from
airline staff and customers. Take
a glimpse into the future in a
virtual reality cabin. This is an
interactive exhibition everyone
can learn from.
Canterbury Museum,
Rolleston Ave. Free entry
SATURDAY, 9AM-12.30PM
TRAVIS WETLAND PUBLIC
PLANTING DAY
Help out the Travis Wetland
Trust at this public planting
day. Travis Wetland is an
important habitat for native
wetland plants and birds. Be a
part of a restoration project that
has been underway for nearly
20 years, transforming swamp
and farmland into a heritage
park. The day will finish with
a barbecue. Meet at the Travis
Wetland Education Centre on
Beach Rd.
Travis Wetland Nature
Heritage Park, Mairehau Rd.
Free entry
SATURDAY, 11AM-3PM
GALA DAY
The Mairehau Primary School
gala is on this weekend. The
school is holding it to fundraise
for a new sound system for
the hall, which is also used by
community groups. This year
will feature bouncy castles, pony
rides, mini-jeeps, photo booth,
face-painting, crazy bikes, heaps
of food stalls and entertainment
from members of the school
community. Special guests from
Faerie Circle Christchurch and
Darth Vader and his friends will
be there too. Grab a special $20
gala pass, which is a ticket for
11 $2 activities, or buy single $2
tickets on the day. The Gala Pass
can be shared within a family or
between friends.
Mairehau Primary School, 43
Mahars Rd, Mairehau
SATURDAY, 2PM
‘GOOL KERNUAK’ A
CORNISH CELEBRATION
St Albans Community Choir,
under the direction of Heather
Gladstone and in association
with the Christchurch Cornish
Association, will put on an
afternoon of popular Cornish
music followed by afternoon tea,
including Cornish fare. Phone
Val Moore on 386 1313 for more
information.
St Paul’s Parish Centre, 1
Harewood Rd, Papanui.
Entry by donation
SATURDAY, 2PM-4PM
NETBALL HAVE A GO DAY
All ages, all genders and all levels
of experience are welcome at this
event. Learn more about netball
with experienced players and
people available. There will be
junior, competition and social
netball games being played, as
well as coaching and umpiring
information.
Christchurch Netball Centre,
455 Hagley Ave. Free entry
SUNDAY, 10AM-NOON
PUBLIC SPRING PLANTING
DAY
Charlesworth Reserve’s habitat
is a restoration of a tidal wetland
and surrounding coastal shrub
land and forest. You can be a part
of this great project by coming
along for our public planting
day. Bring appropriate clothing
and footwear. Gloves and tools
and sunscreen supplied. A
cuppa and a biscuit are supplied
for afternoon tea. For further
information, contact Matt Rose
on 027 240 6276 or Matt.Rose@
ccc.govt.nz
Charlesworth Reserve,
Charlesworth St,
Brookhaven
SUNDAY, 11.30AM-2PM
ST ANNE’S SCHOOL SPRING
FAIR
St Anne’s School are hosting
their timely spring fair. There
will be many stalls offering many
different treats and items. From
foods for lunch to baking, sweets,
books and clothes, there will be
a lot on offer at the fair. Take a
look at the vintage car that will
also be on display. There will also
be entertainment throughout the
day. The fair will take place rain
or shine.
St Anne’s School, 739 Ferry
Rd, Woolston
SUNDAY, 4PM-5PM
COMMUNITY MARKET
Every Thursday, 8.30am-1pm,
51 Pages Rd
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,
McCormacks Bay Rd
LYTTELTON FARMERS’
MARKET
Every Saturday, 10am-1pm,
London St
STEP INTO SPRING
The Merivale Lane Theatre
presents a series, which will
feature performances from Rangi
Ruru Girls’ School students.
Listen to the selection of music
from a selection of music
scholars.
Merivale Lane Theatre, 10
Merivale Lane.
SUNDAY, 7.30PM-9.30PM
HAMMERS AND HORSEHAIR
This is the latest musical
performance presented by Nut
Point Centre. Two New Zealand
musicians will perform a mix
of classical and romantic pieces
of music. Douglas Mews will
play the fortepiano and Robert
Ibell will play the cello on period
instruments. The duo will play
pieces by Mozart, Beethoven
and Romberg. During the
performance a light supper will
also be provided and it’s included
in the ticket price.
Nut Point Centre, 703
NEW BRIGHTON MARKET
Every Saturday, 10am-2pm,
New Brighton mall
OPAWA FARMERS’
MARKET
Every Sunday, 9am-noon, 275
Fifield Tce
MARKET ON THE FRONT
LAWN
Sunday, 10am-2pm, 280
Hasketts Rd
Old West Coast Rd, West
Melton. Tickets $25
SUNDAY, 7.30PM-9.30PM
KIM BONNINGTON
The country musician will be
showcasing her music to the
audience. She will bring songs
from her album to the audience
in a raw solo performance.
Christchurch Folk Music
Club, 29 Domain Terrace,
Spreydon. Tickets from $10
SATURDAY, 2PM-7.30PM
SWEET AS VEGAS
The Christchurch City Chorus
will hold a concert in preparation
for an international singing
competition in Las Vegas next
month. This show will involve a
capella singing, jazz music and
hip hop dancing. Email Melvena
at lovetosing@ccchorus.co.nz to
get tickets.
Charles Luney Auditorium,
St Margaret’s College, 12
Winchester St
CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND presents
QUINTESSENCE
NZSQ & JAMES DUNHAM
3 CONCERTS. 1 DAY | THE BRAHMS & MOZART EXPERIENCE
TICKETS
FROM $28
Booking fees apply
Core Funder
Sat 24 September, 11am, 3pm, 7.30pm
Charles Luney Auditorium
CHRISTCHURCH
For booking information:
ticketek.co.nz | 0800 842 538
chambermusic.co.nz/quintessence