DEVONPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DEVONPORT NEWS UPDATE
By Shaulyn van Baaren Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
Supporting Devonport
Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Shaulyn van Baaren.
Kia ora. I find it fitting that this May, Channel Magazine is celebrating Winter Style! With cooler evenings and chilly mornings, I’ve tucked away my summer wear in exchange for fluffy sweaters, cozy leggings, comfy boots and of course, my favourite toques – which is what Canadians call a beanie. I am hopeful that the Trans-Tasman bubble will spark tourism to our shores, but the sad reality is that many of our businesses are still struggling and winter months tend to be slower in the village. Supporting local and sharing your favourite shops with non-locals is more important than it has ever been and there are a lot of incredible reasons to do so. New season stock is arriving and shop windows in the village are decorated with the latest fashions and trends. From clothing and accessories to health and home décor, you need not look far as you prepare your family and household for the cooler winter months. And what better way to do that than in attendance at a glamorous, chic and dazzling night of winter fashion and fun? Our local retailers are set to showcase the unique head-to-toe fashions, accessories and more that Devonport has to offer at Fashion on the Wharf 2021. Taking place on Thursday, 20th May at 7pm, the evening will be emceed by Pippa Wetzell in support of Dress for Success, which provides professional attire to empower women to succeed in the workplace. This event sold out weeks in advance last time, so don’t delay. With only 250 tickets and limited seating, grab your gal pals and scoop up your tickets today at www.devonport.co.nz. Ten percent of your ticket price goes to support Dress for Success.
New season stock is arriving and shop windows in the village are decorated with the latest fashions and trends. From clothing and accessories to health and home décor… Gentlemen, this is a friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is Sunday 9th May. As always, Devonport Flowers and Devonport Chocolates have you covered for the beautiful basics. And because we ladies know that we can sometimes be a little challenging to buy for… a ticket package to Fashion on the Wharf is guaranteed mum and partner approved. Our hospitality businesses continue to make noise around Auckland with the likes of Vondel getting a shout-out in Metro Eats, Vic Road Kitchen and Chateaubriant being nominated for Denizen’s Hospo Heroes and a number of tasty new restaurants and cafés opening up to acclaim. I recently caught up with “Sasee” and Kayoko Sawaki, owners of Danryu Japanese seafood restaurant. One of our “new kids on the block”, Sasee is an award-winning chef who has a dream: a dream that his restaurant will one day entice visitors from all corners of Tamaki Makaurau and beyond to Devonport’s shores to experience our beauty and his artistic cuisine. With reservations a must, Sasee serves up a culinary experience that will not be forgotten. Until next time, stay warm my friends, — Shaulyn van Baaren Visit: www.devonport.co.nz
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Devonport events in May
Maria Teape.
Second Hand Records' farewell concert, an extravaganza of four top folk bands, is taking place on Monday 10th May at 8pm at The Bunker on Takarunga/Mt Victoria. After releasing six studio albums, the blog, booking agent, record label, and indie-folk champion would like to go out with a bang. Featuring Albi & The Wolves, Fables, Looking For Alaska and You, Me, Everybody, this will be a special gig. Tickets are $25 and booking is essential. Phone: 09-445-2227 or email: realmusic@xtra.co.nz Company Theatre presents 'Cat On A Hot Tin Roof' by Tennessee Williams, directed by Sian Davis. A 20th century classic not to be missed, with a stunning cast and set! Set in the early ‘50s in a plantation home in the Mississippi Delta, it is the story of a Southern family in crisis, especially Brick and wife Margaret (usually called Maggie or "Maggie the Cat"), and their interaction with Brick's family over the course of one evening's gathering. There is also comedy and warmth as the gripping story unfolds. The season runs from 15th to 29th May at The Rose Centre – for more information on session times and to purchase tickets, visit: www.companytheatre.co.nz The Vic has a great line-up of events this month including Seniors Morning Tea at The Vic, happening every Thursday morning, 10.30am – enjoy a film with complimentary morning tea. The Julie Lamb Outfit – self described as an eight-piece collaborative music family, coaxing kick-arse funky pop music into the multiverse – performs on Friday 21st May at 8pm. Get lost between the stories and the groove and find yourself in a high energy smile-a-minute space as The Vic’s Open Mic Nights continue at 8pm on the last Thursday of the month in the music lounge. More information on all The Vic’s events can be found on their website: www.thevic. co.nz The Stanley Bay School Stampede is back! Happening on Sunday 30th May from 10am-1pm, challenge yourself on the 1.5km obstacle course for kids, adults and families, and then slip and slide into their giant mud pit! Starting and finishing at the school, do as many laps as you dare! There will be lots of fabulous spot prizes plus there will be an epic raffle. For more information, visit: www. lacticturkey.co.nz/stanleybaystampede. The Devonport Historical Museum has something for everyone with displays, hands-on activities, wonderful models, local films and more. Located at 33a Vauxhall Rd, Devonport, the museum is open Saturday 9R and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, and VID-1 ecover y CO Tuesday-Thursday from 10am to 12pm. For more info contact info@devonportmuseum.org.nz or phone 09 445 2661. Ka kite āno, For our bus ses and our comines Maria munity
