19 February 2013

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Nelson Weekly Your Community Newspaper

Tuesday 19 February 2013

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Gay men told to leave bar Andrew Board

A gay couple were kicked out of a Nelson nightclub on Saturday, told “this isn’t a gay bar” says an upset and angry friend of the couple. The two men, who wish to remain unnamed, were on the dance floor at Malbas Bar on Saturday night when a bouncer told them to leave. Their friend Letizia Beyer-Rieger says they were shocked when approached by the security staff. “We were having a dance, doing our own thing, then one of them kissed the other. As soon as that happened the bouncer came over, went nuts and said ‘sorry you’re not welcome here, you have to leave’. When we got to the door we asked why we were getting kicked

out and he told us “Malbas isn’t a gay bar, go find somewhere else”. General manager of the bar, Anja Nicholson, apologised for the incident on the bar’s Facebook page but was unable to be contacted on Monday. “I would like to extend my sincere apology to both people who were removed last night in this incident. And to all those who were offended by this,” she wrote. “When I heard of this, I was quick to talk to the bouncer involved and of course allowed the guy back in. The opinions and views of any of the staff are not in direct relation to the opinions and views of our establishment, please do not allow this to taint your opinion of Malbas

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Nelson’s night at the opera

Tim and Sandra Babbage amongst a crowd of thousands at Saturday night’s Opera in the Park event. Photo: Sinead Ogilvie.

One of Nelson’s most popular music events ended on a high note on Saturday with thousands of people spread out on their picnic blankets for a night of entertainment. With a star studded line up of top musicians from around New Zealand – including Nelson’s own Trudi Wilson – Opera in the Park took over Trafalgar Park for the biennial event. Organisers are still collating ticket numbers but say the are close to 8000. “I’m really proud Nelson City Council delivered such a top class event and with such a large crowd we know that it continues to be a ‘must-see’ in Nelson’s events calendar.” says Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio. “Events like the opera showcase our vibrant city and help put Nelson on the map.” Jane Hilson says she and her children thoroughly enjoyed the show. “It’s a great family event, it’s an opportunity to get a bit of culture. It would be great if we could have it back every year.” Local man Adrian Secker says he too thought the event was great. “It’s magic. Glorious music, a lovely day, what’s not to like.”

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