MAY 2016
Saturday 21 May Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Competitions
in Selwyn
When: Saturday 21 May, 9am – 6pm Where: Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln Ticket information: Adults: $12, school aged children: $6, under five: free. Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz. The Waitaha Cultural Council would like to invite you to the biennial senior Kapahaka competition 2016. Teams from across the Waitaha region (from Kaikoura to Bluff) will compete for the honour of representing Waitaha at Te Matatini the premier national Kapahaka event to be hosted in the Hawkes Bay in 2017.
YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS IN SELWYN
Notes from the Arts Advisor Kia ora The Selwyn District has a vibrant Arts scene that is diverse and engaging. There are many community organisations who contribute to providing wonderful opportunities for the residents of Selwyn to engage and participate in the arts. May is NZ music month - and what a fitting way to launch the “Selwyn Arts Calendar” - with a huge lineup of music events to attend in Selwyn. This Arts Calendar will be produced monthly and will feature main art events happening across Selwyn, for a more detailed and full list, including your local live band gig guide check out our monthly Newsletter available on our website www.selwynartstrust.org.nz and from our facebook page www.facebook.com/Artsinselwyn. Rachael Inch
Hororata Village Bar brings soul to the fore Sunday 15 May 1pm, Hororata Village Bar Hororata Village Bar and Café are avid supporters of the arts community and often bring wonderful acts and people to Hororata, Selwyn. The café provides beautiful setting for intimate concerts and this month they celebrate “Music month May” by presenting Lino Luafutu and friends. Lino will be performing with band members from the hip 70’s band Melting Potat the Café in Hororata on what will be a groovy and soulful Sunday afternoon.
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Lincoln Art Group and Akane Nikao Exhibition
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Sunday 1 May to Sunday 8 May Down by the Liffey Gallery, Lincoln 20 expressions of art and Japanese style ceramics.
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Writers Salon The Laboratory Lincoln
A chance to meet, talk books writing and share what you are working on.
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An assortment of ethnic women living in England take a trip to the beach where their stories mix and play out. $5 tickets available from the venue.
Giving musicians a chance to perform and interact with a great crowd.
Halswell Pottery Group Hand work/wheel work course
10 May - 30 June, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 - 9.30pm Contact: halswellpotters@gmail.com
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Brushes, Lenses and Two Chainsaws Exhibition
Wednesday 11 May until 5 June Down By the Liffey Gallery, Lincoln Vibrant painting, fine art, photography and wood work.
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The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music
Tickets $25, Includes supper and concert.
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Selwyn Writers Network Workshop
Discover how to approach a publisher, write a synopsis, cover letter and biography. How to Self Publish and Digital Publishing. FREE to attend but registrations essential. Email arts@selwyn.govt.nz
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Fabric and Fiber Exhibition
Friday 27 May, Selwyn Gallery Darfield For more information please contact MCAC@clear.net.nz
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Arts on Tour Into the East Concert
Saturday 28 May Darfield Primary School Hall Folk influenced spirited up-tempo tunes and soulful ballads. Tickets available from Selwyn Library branches $5 per ticket under 15 years FREE.
MAKSYMOV & Friends Violin, Viola, Vocal Concert
Saturday 28 May 7.30 – 9.30pm Nut Point Centre West Melton
Young trumpeters display their skills. Tickets $15 includes concert and afternoon tea.
Springston Lloyd, Doublet and Farmar House Concert
Saturday 14 May, Mistlewood Gallery Boogie, blues and ballads. Minimum donation $20. Bookings essential. Ph 3242884
For a full newsletter or more information contact Rachael Inch: arts@selwyn.govt.nz
Monday 16 May - Thursday 16 June Expoz’ Art Rolleston
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Celebrate the Next Generation Concert
Saturday 14 May 2 – 4pm Nut Point Centre, West Melton
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Sydney Fitzsimmons Solo exhibition
Tuesday 24 May 6.30pm Lincoln Event Centre
Ministry of the Mind Open Mic Nights
Every Wednesday Night starting Wednesday 4 May, 7.30pm, The Famous Grouse
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A wonderful afternoon of soulful music. Food available for purchase.
Saturday 21 May, 7.30 – 9.30pm Nut Point Centre West Melton
Film night Bhaji on the Beach
Wednesday 4 May, The Laboratory Lincoln
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Sunday 15 May, Hororata Village Bar
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First Tuesday of every month starting Tuesday 3 May, 7 – 9pm
Lino Luafutu and friends 70’s band Melting Pot Concert
Tickets $25 includes concert and light supper.
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Arts on Tour Into the East Concert
Monday 30 May. Doors open 6pm, performance 8pm, The Laboratory Lincoln World class acoustic duo Graeme Woller and Liv McBride. Tickets $15 available on Eventfinda or at the venue. Seats are limited bookings are essential.
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