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.

Wellington for weekend 13.8 − 14.8

Here is a summary of what The Locals like for this weekend in Wellington, Saturday 13th August to Sunday 14th August:

Wellington Rugby Sculpture - opened this morning, next to Capital E, go look.

Chocolate Festival  - limited door sales available,  www.chocolatefestival.co.nz

http://tiny.cc/2y5lq

The Great Race - Weta Cave, http://tiny.cc/oxuvb

Food Heros Moore Wilsons – http://tiny.cc/i3c9i

NZ Film Festival – finishes tonight, http://tiny.cc/rj662

Strike at Downstage Theatre - http://tiny.cc/rj662

Dancing Delights - http://tiny.cc/rj662

Wellington on a Plate – events, masterclasses & dining experiences, http://tiny.cc/2y5lq

World Press Photo exhibition - starts this weekend,  http://tiny.cc/vwca5

Enjoy and let us know what you do.

Arts Festival Season Part II

Some of the talent showcasing in New Zealand during festivals and entertainment coming up:

Downstage Theatre – Strike

This energetic show starts at Downstage on Friday 5^th August 

Direct from performing at the Taiwan International Percussion Convention, Strike’s most acclaimed show fuses power, lyricism and skill into an exhilarating musical experience like no other.

Founded in 1993, Strike is a high energy drumming group made up of New Zealand's most outstanding percussionists, specialising in movement-based, choreographed percussion.

www.downstage.co.nz

NZ Film Festival

Drive

As mentioned in our earlier post about the NZ Film Festival there are plenty of films to choose from for all ages.

If you prefer not to search the choice of films online, then you can pick up a catalogue from the Visitor Centre, Civic Square, or at any of the theatres viewing the Festival films.

The Tree of Life is the winner of the Palme d'Or award starring Brad Pitt, but has now sold out in Wellington.

The brilliant Ryan Gosling stars in Drive on the closing night (14^th August).

“Hollywood reclaims the Embassy screen in style with our Closing Night screening of the film that took the Best Director’s laurels at Cannes this year.”

www.nzff.co.nz

Dancing Delights

Based on Nesta Ngoi Carwell-Cooke, a talented early 20th century Wellington dancer and dance teacher, this exhibition celebrates Wellington’s dance scene of the First World War and the present and features Nesta's collection of photographs, scrapbooks and original costume designs. Juxtaposing these archive images are Karen Walker’s contemporary designs for the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Stravinsky Selection – Satisfied with Great Success.

http://www.museumofwellington.co.nz/museum-of-wellington-city-and-sea/what-s-on/

7^th August 2.00pm A Chance to Dance with Tarrant Dance Studios - Wearing an historical pageant of different practice clothing, young dancers show a ballet class and the transition to performance that takes place. Directed by Deirdre Tarrant, with an interactive element – there will be a chance for young audience members to join in.  Open to all ages. Free entry.

NZ International Arts Festival

On during 24^th February 212 to 18^th March 2012

There is something for everyone: Opera, Modern Dance, Circus Performers and Literaries to name a few.

www.festival.co.nz

Next post will be covering some of the mouth watering food festivals coming up this month, stay tuned.