September 2010
Operatunity Presents - I'm in Love with Vienna
Date: 1 Sep 2010
Venue: La Vida Centre
City: Christchurch
Benjamin Fifita Makisi and Operatunity present songs from Vienna, Venice and surrounds which inspired some of the world's most popular, beautiful and romantic melodies.
Tickets are $27 and include a light lunch.
The Black Seeds Winter Tour
Date: 10 Sep 2010
Venue: Queenstown Memorial Hall
City: Queenstown
Having just returned from a successful tour of North America and Europe in July, The Black Seeds have announced four South Island shows in September.
Described by the U.K's Clash magazine as ‘one of the best live reggae acts on the planet', The Black Seeds will perform shows in Dunedin (9/9), Queenstown (10/9), Christchurch (11/9), and Timaru (12/9).
The tour coincides with the band's recently announced remix competition, where fans get to create their very own Black Seeds remix. The winning artist will have their track featured on the bands forthcoming Specials LP, as well as receiving a percentage of profits from its sales. The Black Seeds Specials is a collection of remixes and out-takes from latest album Solid Ground, due for worldwide digital release in September.
CHB The Festival
Date: 2 - 5 Sep 2010
Venue: Pukeora Estate
City: Hastings
A Festival of the Arts featuring the Centralines Art Extravaganza, Scallywags Children's Art and over 100 quality craft stalls including antiques and oriental rugs.
Also featuring specialist gourmet food stalls and cooking demonstrations with guest chef Ruth Pretty demonstrating on Friday.
Ashley Forest Half Marathon & 10km Run/Walk
Date: 12 Sep 2010
Venue: Ashley Forest
Challenge yourself on this half marathon or 10 km that will take you on a unique journey though the forestry roads of Ashley Forest. Fundraiser for North Loburn School.
The courses are a mixture of undulating hills with some challenging gradients and uneven surfaces. You may encounter mud and/or water.
Walkers may enter the 10km, but not the half marathon.
ITM Cup: Turbos v Auckland
Date: 17 Sep 2010
Venue: The Suter Theatre
City: Nelson
Watch the Manawatu Turbos tackle Auckland in the 2010 ITM Cup match at FMG Stadium.
Tickets on sale from Ticket Direct outlets - Arena Manawatu, Convention Centre, Regent Theatre Event Ticketing Centre, Palmerston North i-site, Feilding Information Centre and other regional i-sites - or check out www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Hikoikoi Time Walking Tour
Date: 23 Sep 2010
Venue: The Penguin Club
City: Oamaru
Dont miss Wellington roots - rock - reggae revitalists Hikoikoi live in concert as they release their new single 'Time Walking'.
Combining big rock sounds together with roots laden beats Hikoikoi spreads messages of unity and solidarity while keeping you grooving to the beat.
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Date: 1 - 18 Sep 2010
Venue: Detour Theatre
City: Tauranga
Shakespeare's compelling tale of justice and cruelty, friendship and love. The story of Shylock's deadly claim for a pound of Antonio's flesh, the horror and helplessness of Antonio's friends, and of the mysterious young lawyer who comes to his rescue. This dynamic classic is infused with comedy, tragedy, wit, and passion. Classic, timeless theatre that is not to be missed.