What the Locals Like for 29th Aug to 4th Sept

World of Wearable Arts Show (WOW)

Bob Haven, professor in Costume Technology at Kentucky University in the United States, who after his first experience of entering WOW, said, ‘athletes have the Olympics; actors have the Oscars; musicians have the Grammys; and designers and costume creators have WOW’.

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Cupcake Day for the SPCA Monday 29th August
The Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is holding its' annual community-driven Cupcake Day.
Make or buy cupcakes to help fund raise for a worthy cause.
Read on for our step-by-step guide to how Cupcake Day works.
www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz


NZ Fashion Week 2011
From Monday 29th August right through to Saturday 3rd September, the brand new Viaduct Events Centre will be abuzz with thousands of people including media, buyers, models, designers, international guests and fashion lovers from far and wide for New Zealand Fashion Week in what is an iconic year for New Zealand.

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Wellington Zoo & Zealandia August specials

Last chance to get into the Zoo and Zealandia on their August specials.

The Zoo has $5 entry on Wednesday, the last one for the month this week.

Zealandia have $10 entry to the exhibition

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Opera Pre-show free talks on Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

It's always great to absorb some background on an opera before the lights go down. If you're attending one of these Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci performances in Wellington, why not join us a little earlier for a FREE pre-show talk before the show? We will take you through some of the history of the opera and reveal stories from behind-the-scenes on how the production came together.

WHEN:	27, 30 August and 3 September 2011
WHERE:	St James Theatre, Hospitality Suite, First Floor
TIME:	6.30pm, 5pm and 6.30pm (20 mins approx)
TICKETS:	FREE EVENTS
ENQUIRIES:	hello@nzopera.co.nz

Brancott Estate World of Wearable Arts (WOW)

Bob Haven, professor in Costume Technology at Kentucky University in the United States, who after his first experience of entering WOW, said, ‘athletes have the Olympics; actors have the Oscars; musicians have the Grammys; and designers and costume creators have WOW’.

If you have any desire to see any of the following, we have the show for you -
The Brancott Estate World of Wearable Arts Show (WOW):

It is comedy, opera, Royal NZ Ballet, school boy chorister, dance, art & fashion show, singing, music, aerobatics, light show and much more.

As a teaser, here is a short video of last years highlights:
http://www.worldofwearableart.com/tickets/show-dates-prices

I have been to WOW over the last few years, and this year was the most breath-taking and entertaining show yet.

We loved everything about WOW.  Starting with the entertainment in the foyer to ease you through the meandering crowd, right through to the lights coming on at the end of the show to realise the two hours are sadly up.

We thoroughly recommend buying the $20 programme guide to see up close the detail of all the costumes and to find out more behind the designs and designers.  Some of the costumes may not look too wow from your vantage point, but upon examining the programme guide more carefully you realise that costume is made out of painted barbie dolls, or paper cranes, or entirely of leather or metal.



Another Local said:  "I loved the opera with ballet and fashion show running concurrently - a visual and audio feast. Was truly wowed. The Kiwiana section was hilarious and John Rowles can still sing! The costumes were brilliant - all 170 of them. Too many favourites to choose from."

What an incredibly talented bunch of people our WOW artistic people are.  And the arts world is all the richer for these types of shows.  It makes me feel very proud to be a Wellingtonian and to be able to experience and share such rich performances.

There are still seats priced from $50 for shows at 8pm on Wednesday 31st August, Thursday 1st September, Thursday 8th September and Friday 9th September.  But don't delay, the tickets are selling fast and with people like Stephen Fry highly praising the show it won't be long until all the shows are a sold out.

Brancott Estate World of Wearable Arts (WOW)

WOW is an internationally acclaimed theatrical extravaganza showcasing wearable art garments that are truly extraordinary.  The show is fully choreographed with models, dancers, performers, dramatic stage sets, scripted lighting and commissioned music.

We highly recommend this show.  And there are still tickets available for this incredible show on all days, apart from Friday and Saturday of both weeks. 

The Brancott Estate WOW Awards Show is:

• A two hour spectacular show that takes art off the wall, on to the body and across the stage

• A surreal procession of art and creativity, dreams and fantasies

• An integration of every facet of performance and entertainment: music, dance, drama and comedy

• A world class event that showcases quintessentially kiwi creativity through breathtaking choreography with sophisticated lighting and stage technology

• Accessible to all with no narration and no explanation needed

• An original concept licensed to the World of WearableArt Ltd

WOW®’s beginnings were:

• In 1987, Nelson sculptor Suzie Moncrieff had an idea to promote a rural art gallery

• A fusion of art, design, movement and drama presented to 200 people in a community hall

• The birth of a new genre of performance

• WOW® by name. ‘WOW’ by nature

Today WOW® is:

• In its third decade

• Proud to produce a completely fresh ‘audience & designer experience’ every year

• The most creative event on the international design, fashion and costume calendar

• The ‘must see’ show for close to 50,000 people every year who come to Wellington, the creative capital of New Zealand

• A global phenomenon with entries from the USA, UK, Australia, India, Thailand, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, Israel, Fiji, Canada, Japan, China, Korea and New Zealand

• A demanding production with a cast and crew of more than 400

The WOW® designers provide:

• More than 300 entries every year

• Around 170 finalists who are selected to showcase their work

• Representatives from every creative field including film, fashion, photography, craft, design, sculpting, drama and the art worlds as well as those who may not work in a creative field. This non-elitist approach ensures new artists from all walks of life participate every year

WOW® offers designers:

• One of the most prestigious art and fashion competitions in the world

• Close to NZ$150,000 in prize money

• Thirty-five different awards

• The chance for designers to have garments shine on stage and be

exhibited amongst the world’s best

• Scholarships with international art academies and institutions

The WOW® Museum is:

• Home to the World of WearableArt  & Classic Cars Museum in Nelson

• The permanent home of the WOW® historic collection

• The chance to get up close to creations made from books, car parts, recycled plastic bags, human hair, coins, ballet shoes, used film rolls – any conceivable product

• A dramatic presentation, accentuated by creative lighting and music

Facts about WOW® since 1987

4,500 WOW® garments seen on the stage

6,800 WOW® garments created

$1 Million Handed out in prize money

23 Countries have entered the show

340,230 People have seen the show

8,862 Cast & crew have worked on it

36,376 Total WOW® Star package supper bags

11,490 Total WOW® VIP Table dinners

•••••• Tickets still available on 25 & 31 August and 8 September - Book online •••••• Double check your tickets for the date and time of the show. Doors open 1 ½ hours before the show starts – arrive early to avoid missing out  on pre show entertainment. Fabulous food & fine Brancott Estate wines are available to purchase. Don't forget to buy the 2011 show programme – it is a ‘must have’ souvenir and guide to the show. No cameras, videos or recording devices are allowed and cell phones must  be turned off. Above all else enjoy the show! 2011 WOW® RETAIL WINDOW DRESSING COMPETITION   www.wowwindowcomp.com Make sure you check out the WOW®Retail Window Dressing competition as  Wellington retailers dress up in preparation for the army of serious shoppers  who come to Wellington for WOW. Everyone loves shopping and some  fabulous creative window dressing will make the experience all the more fun.  Proudly supported by Positively Wellington Tourism, The Breeze Radio Station  and the Air New Zealand American  Express Platinum Card providing those who love to travel the fastest way to  get their  wings americanexpress.co.nz/wow GET SET CREATE - Sunday 28 August 11am - 12.30pm. Foyer at Te Papa Watch the WOW Designers showcase their skills competing against the clock  with limited materials.  Live entertainment and spot prizes.  Proudly brought to you by Wellington City Council. THE DOMINION POST PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Don’t forget to vote for your favourite garment in The Dominion Post People’s  Choice Award and be in to win – voting forms are at the show venue or vote  online dompost.co.nz/competitions, or txt WOW leave a space then the garment  name to 3100 (each text costs 20 cents). For the latest Brancott Estate WOW® Awards Show news and for what’s  happening go to  worldofwearableart.com or follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

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