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’.

http://askthelocalsnz.blogspot.com/2011/08/brancott-estate-world-of-wearable-arts_28.html

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.

http://askthelocalsnz.blogspot.com/2011/08/nz-fashion-week-201.html

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

http://tiny.cc/1d0d3

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

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.

Zoo & Zealandia August specials

Just when you think we couldn't squeeze more into this month, wait, there is more.
Wellington Zoo (The best little Zoo in the World)

Wellington Zoo are doing $5 entry for Wednesdays in August.

If you get hooked and think you just might need to go back on other days, and why wouldn't you, you can join up on an annual pass.

We found the Zoo Crew Membership brilliant for our littlies. We bought the Kereru $90 (One Child and any One Adult) for unlimited entry to the zoo for one year. Under three year olds are free. You just need to decided which adult gets to stay behind to enjoy the 10% discount at the shop and Mojo cafe.

The Zoo also have a great options for birthday parties.  You can arrange sleepovers.  Experience a close encounter with the Cheetah, Big Cats, Giraffe or Red Panda.  Or have a zoo member give your party a guided tour.  This was very popular with all ages, and the adults learnt a lot too.

The Emperor penguin found at Peka Peka beach is currently being treated at The Nest - Te Kohanga at Wellington Zoo.

You can also view a live stream of the Happy Feet the penguin here.

Visitors are advised that the penguin will not be on display apart from during procedures at The Nest.

There are plenty of exciting things for visitors to see at The Nest – Te Kōhanga.

Each of the facility’s main surgical rooms features a viewing gallery, offering you a unique first-hand glimpse of the veterinary team delivering first-class animal care using state-of-the-art equipment.

All animal check-ups and operations between 10am–4pm each day will be on display, and the Zoo team will provide expert step-by-step commentary on live procedures twice daily. Children can also enjoy playing on a brand new sculpture at the site created by Wellington’s Weta Workshop.

www.wellingtonzoo.com

Zealandia - the Karori Sanctuary Experience

Big Screen. Big Moa. Big Story.

A must for every New Zealander. Have you seen ZEALANDIA: The Exhibition yet? Discover 80 million years of New Zealand’s remarkable natural history told through film, interactive displays and the inspiring true stories of key conservationists. Understand why and how we aim to turn the tide on mass species extinction and ecosystem collapse. The perfect wet weather option when combined with coffee and a treat at our very own Rata Café!

For only $10 any day in August come to ZEALANDIA: The Exhibition. 

FREE every Tuesday at 10:30AM in Rata Café during August:
Looking for something to do with the little ones on these cold winter mornings? Storyteller Anna Burns will be reading stories in Rata Café every Tuesday morning from 10:30 AM. The sessions will be playful, capturing the wonder of fantasy and storytelling, and will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of two and five. So bring your under 5's and let Anna captivate them for 40 minutes while you relax with a coffee! 

No need to book, just turn up! FREE storytelling. A delicious range of café treats available for sale.

Want something else to do with the littlies? Check out Buggies Go Bush on Wednesdays.

www.visitzealandia.com

Stay tuned to The Locals to find out what the locals do in the Coolest Little City in the World