Monday, 15 August 2011

Wellington this week 15th Aug − 21st Aug

Moore Wilson update:
Come and meet Alexa Johnston (Ladies, a Plate) at Moore Wilson Fresh on Saturday 20th Aug at 11am-12pm. Taste and hear about her new book "What's for Pudding".

Opera Update:

CAV & PAG SEMINAR - 21 August 2011


This one-off seminar offers an introduction to the operas Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci in advance of their Wellington premiere. Both operas feature in the NBR New Zealand Opera's 2011 programme.
http://www.nzopera.com/other-events



Here is a summary of what The Locals like for this week in Wellington, Monday 15th August to Sunday 21st August:

NZ Poetry Society reading
Award winning poet Kay McKenzie Cooke is reading her work on 15th August from 7.30pm at the Thistle Inn at 3 Mulgrave St. The meeting is open to the public and entry is $5.



Storylines Festival of NZ Children's Writers and Illustrators
- Free Family Day at Wellington Town Hall & Capital E, Sunday 21st August 10am - 3pm.
http://tiny.cc/h8wvt


NZSM – Gala Jazz Concert
NZSM Big Band and Wellington Jazz Orchestra directed by Roger Fox.Wellington Town Hall, Friday 19th August
www.nzsm.ac.nz


Demetri Martin - hilarious comedian
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything."
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketek for Sunday 28th August at The Opera House
To see Demetri in action:
http://tiny.cc/2zz91


Ranger walk Mount Victoria
 - Sunday 21st August 11am-1pm
Mount victoria – orienteering course
Join the ranger for this fun adventure walk, en-compass-ing Mount victoria. Meet at the Charles Plimmer Park at the top of Majoribanks Street.
http://tiny.cc/m9mwa


Strike at Downstage Theatre
- finishes on the 20th August 
http://tiny.cc/rj662


Wellington on a Plate
– events, masterclasses & dining experiences
You can now buy tickets at $50+booking fee for Masterclass sessions with the Chefs. See Al Brown, Martin Bosley, Alexa Johnston (Ladies a Plate) and more.
http://tiny.cc/2y5lq


The Malaysia Kitchen Night Market
Takes place on Sunday 21 August in Opera House Lane.
http://tiny.cc/bbpo8

Wellington Zoo & Zealandia August specials
http://tiny.cc/1d0d3

Enjoy whatever you do.

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