May
Marlborough
Arts
Diary
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Friday 1 – Saturday 2 May
Marlborough Civic Orchestra presents – Autumn
Encore @ 7:30 pm and Saturday 2nd @ 4.00 pm $2 - $10
Autumn Encore- will be held over two nights on the 1st and
2nd of May at the Wesley Centre Adults $10 Children $2
Phone: 021 168 0195 Venue: Wesley Centre 3 Henry Street,
Blenheim
Matt Goes Wild in Marlborough @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Gibb’s on Godfrey Lunch - tickets: $200.00 Ph. (03) 577-8080
A pop-up charity lunch supporting Kaipupu Point Sounds
Wildlife Sanctuary. A rare opportunity to experience celebrated
ex-pat chef Matt Lambert’s New York take on the ﬁnest
Marlborough produce. Ph Destination Marlborough
03 577 5523 Venue: Gibb’s on Godfrey, Godfrey Road, Blenheim
Saturday 2 May
Day School – Blenheim Scottish Country Dance
@ 9:00 am $20 Day School Beginner’s 9 am – 12.30 pm
Intermediate/ Advanced 1 pm – 4 pm Day School Tutor – Doug
Mills To register Contact Jean Email: [email protected]
or Phone 021 027 47465 or Miriam 03 928 4479 Registrations
must be in by Sat 18th April Birthday Social Follows at 7.30 pm
Venue: Whitney Street School Hall Whitney Street, Blenheim
With Strings Attached - FREE Sunday 3 May 2015
5:00 pm and Sunday 24 May 2015 5:00 pm ‘Strings Attached’
play an eclectic mix of Irish, Scottish and Appalachain tunes
and songs. Great beers and food available.
Phone: 03 577 8348 Venue: Dodson Street Cafe 1 Dodson
Street, Blenheim
Optimus Gryme End of Vintage Sweet Az Encore
Party @ 8:00 pm R18 Tickets: Presale $20 Door sales: $25
Buy Tickets – 021 427 837 Additional fees may apply. For
one night to celebrate the end of the Vintage & bring his own
original Sweet Az Encore. Phone: 021 427 837 Venue: Paddy
Barrys Irish Pub, 51 Scott Street, Blenheim
Sunday 3 May
Marlborough Farmers Market @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer all
at one market. Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the
producer. Contact Katherine Dawson: [email protected],
Phone 03 578 1759 or 027 5419
Venue: A&P Showground’s Cnr Maxwell & Alabama
QUEEN – It’s a Kinda Magic @ 7:00 pm Starring
Giles Taylor – QUEEN – IT’S A KINDA MAGIC recreates Queen’s
1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s
greatest hits. VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre @ 7.00pm
TICKET PRICES: Adult $61.00, Child (u13) $32.00, Group (6+)
$56.00pp Phone: 03 520 8558 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mctt.co.nz
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WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY
Entry Forms from
Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Ken Ham Music Works
or Ph.5778935 / www.marlborough4fun.co.nz
Applications Close 4pm Friday 15th May
VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre
In conjuction with
GRAND FINAL 30TH MAY
www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Ph 520 8560
Saturday 30th May @ 7.30pm
Finalists
and Guest Performers
In conjuction with
Tickets: $50 Family (2Ad/ 2Ch) $20 Adult
$15 Conc (Student/ Senior) $10 Child (15 and under)
VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre
6323781AH
Tickets from
www.ticketdirect.co.nz Ph 520 8560
SOL Singers @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm $5 Sol (Sing Out
Loud) is for people who Love singing. It’s for all levels and
ages – a zero risk way to gain conﬁdence and improve your
voice. Ongoing from February the 10th at Mayﬁeld School in
Hutcheson Street. Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30, cost is $5.
Contact Jacinta Nott Email: [email protected]
Saturday 9 May
Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon @
8:30 am - 5:00 pm $75 Runners and walkers travel through
private vineyard land, enjoying spectacular outlooks of river,
vine and mountain. Relaxed competitors can stop and savour
delicious tasters along the way, while those intent on a fast
time can just look forward to the free bottle of Saint Clair wine
at the end Phone: 03 574 1194 Anna 021 574 553
Chris 0220 209509 Email: [email protected]
Venue: Saint Clair Cellar Door, Selmes Rd, Blenheim
Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 May
Mother’s Day Market Weekend May 9 @ 9:00 am May 10 @ 9:00 am FREE weekend extravaganza opening
with Saturday May 9th specials for Mum for those last-minute
shoppers and on Sunday, May 10th for treating Mum to lunch
and treats with the family. Phone: 03 579 5424
Email: [email protected] Venue: Vines Village,
193 Rapaura Rd, Blenheim
Mothers Day Concert & Fundraiser @ 10:30 am 4:30 pm. A fundraiser for Pike River Family Mystery/Pampering
Weekend. LIVE Concert. Hot food, coffees and Ice cream and
also bouncy castle for the kids. A great relaxing day to spend
with your mum. Tickets: $45 for family (2ad, 2ch), $25 Adult
(18+), $10 Pensioners/Students (up to 17 with student I.D.),
Children 5 and under FREE. NO GATE SALES. Venue: Drylands
Estate Winery Hammerichs Road, Blenheim.
Organizer: Wayne Carey, Phone: 577-5444 or (027) 03-5417
Email: [email protected]
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Tuesday 5 May
DR HOOK @ 7:30 pm $85 Dennis Loccorriere presents
DR HOOK a tour that will be a treat for fans of DR HOOK
nationwide. VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur Street,
Blenheim. Phone: 03 520 8558 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mctt.co.nz
Sunday 10 May
Sunday Sounds Lunch Cruise @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
$120 (additional fees may apply) Sunday Sounds Lunch
CruiseMV Odyssea Charter Cruise Vessel Town wharf #5,
Picton Waterfront, Picton Restrictions:R18 PH. 0800 99 0800 A
Celebration of the Saint Clair Half Marathon and Mothers Day.
Phone: 03 577 9997 or 0800 990 800
Website: www.marlboroughtourcompanyco.nz/
Fantastic experience, Lots of Fun, GREAT PRIZES up for Grabs
Tickets from
Monday 4 May
Blenheim Badminton Club – Senior Club Nights
@ 7:00 pm - 9:00pm Blenheim Badminton Club – Come along
and give Badminton a Go at Senior Club Nights Mondays at St
Mary’s Hall, Corner Hodson and Francis Streets. All equipment
is provided and the ﬁrst night is free for new players.
Ph. Mike or Anna on 579 1954 or check out:
www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton. See you there!
Phone: 579 1954 Email: [email protected]
Friday 15 May
The Feelers @ 8:00 pm $35 (additional fees may apply)
Tickets:- www.eventﬁnder.co.nz R18 Phone Sales:
0800 289 849 New Zealand’s hardest working band are hitting
the road and heading south to add some heat to the beginning
of the great South’s winter. Venue: Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub 51
Scott Street, Blenheim
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May
Celebrants Association of New Zealand Biennial
Conference CANZ Biennial Conference : A two
day conference. Catering for new and experienced celebrants,
people working in the industry and for those of you wanting to
know a little bit more about ceremonies for all aspects of life
and death. Apply to the CANZ
website: www.celebrantsassociation.co.nz for more
information and to register. Phone: 03 5734089
Email: [email protected] Venue: Marlborough Convention
Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand
Tuesday 19 May
Moscow Ballet LA CLASSIQUE” Sleeping
Beauty” @ 7:30 pm In this 2 act fairytale performance la
classique will capture the imagination, the passion and the
magic of sleeping beauty A hugely enjoyable dance spectacular
for ballet lovers of all ages. VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre,
Arthur Street, Blenheim. TICKET PRICES: Adult $92.00, Conc
(65+) $82.00, Child (u16) $72.00, Group (6+) $82.00
Phone: 03 520 8558 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mctt.co.nz
Thursday 21 May
Weka of the Marlborough Sounds @ 7:30 pm FREE
Weka of the Marlborough Sounds – why is this population
doing so well? Phone: 573 5509 Venue: Blenheim School Hall
Corner Seymour Street and John Street, Blenheim
2Degrees Comedy Convoy @ 8:00 pm Steve Wrigley
(7 Days) is back from the US, to host the 2degrees Comedy
Convoy, as it tours to 10 hotspots with a hilarious line-up of top
comedians. For more info, head to comedyfestival.co.nz.
VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre, SCHEDULE Thursday
21st May 2015, 8.00 pm TICKET PRICES Adult (14+) $45,
Concession $39.50, Students $39.50 Booking fees may apply.
Phone: 03 520 8560 Website: www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Sunday 24 May
St. Andrews Concert @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm $10 Concert
St. Andrews Church 2 pm – 4 pm. For more info
contact Barry PH: 03 578 7448. Email: [email protected]
Venue: St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry Street, Blenheim,
Marlborough
Monday 25 May
Mountain bike coaching workshops for women
May 25 @ 8:00 am - May 26 @ 5:00 pm $110 mountain bike
coaching workshops for women – May 25th 9 am – Beginners
single track $110per person 2 pm – Intermediate single track
$110per person. All workshops are approx 3 hours long.
Limited to 8 riders per course. For more detail
www.wheelwoman.co.nz To book your place please email or
phone Emma 021 533 635 Email: [email protected]
Venue: Wither Hills, Blenheim, Marlborough
Blenheim Residents & Ratepayers Association May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Dodsons Restaurant 7-9 pm
the last Monday of every month. All residents from Blenheim
are welcome to attend. Come have a say about the community
you live in. Email:[email protected] or Ph: 577 5088
Venue: The Original Real Ale House of Marlborough 1,
Dodson Street, Blenheim
Wednesday 27th May
Marlborough’s Top Talent Auditions @ 3.00pm –
6.00pm What’s your talent? - Juggler, Dancer, Singer, Band?
Fantastic experience, Lots of Fun, Great Prizes up for Grabs.
Entry Forms from Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur Street,
Blenheim or Ken Ham Music Works, Scott Street, Blenheim
or visit www.marlborough4fun.co.nz to download a copy.
Applications close at 4pm Friday 15 May AUDITIONS ON
WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY, VENUE: Floor Pride Civic Theatre
Phone 03 577 8935 or Email [email protected])
Friday 29 May
Blenheim Library Book Sale @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
last Friday of every month. Good Quality used books for sale.
Priced from 50 cents to $4. The proceeds of the sale are used
to assist with the annual Children’s Reading Programmes held
in both Picton and Blenheim libraries. Venue: Blenheim District
Library 33 Arthur Steet, Blenheim Phone: 03-520 7491
Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz/ Organizer Friends
of the Marlborough District Libary Phone: 03 921 1136
Friday 29 May – Monday 1 June
The People and the Birds May 29 @ 7:30 pm FREE
29thMay – 1stJune Birds New Zealand is holding its 75th
anniversary in Blenheim with a theme of The People and the
Birds – “Join us for this milestone and celebrate both our
country’s unique birds, but also the people who have shaped
our organisation over the last 75 years”. Phone: 573 5509
Venue: Blenheim School Hall Corner Seymour Street and
John Street, Blenheim
Saturday 30th May
Marlborough’s Top Talent - Grand Final @ 7.30pm.
Featuring the 2015 Finalists and Guest Performer “Mullet Man”
bringing comedy & skilful, circus based stunts and more. Also
performing will be the 2014 winners Kelly Webster and Shiloh
Walsh. Come and support Marlborough’s talented artists at the
Live Grand Final. Venue: The Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur
Street, Blenheim. Tickets from Ticket Direct, www.ticketdirect.
co.nz Ph: 520 8560 $50 Family (2Ad/ 2Ch) $20 Adult $15 Conc
(Student/ Senior) $10 Child (15 & under)
(Booking Fees may apply)
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Floor Pride Civic Theatre
Ed Byrne Roaring Forties – Friday 15 May @
8:00pm Come join him, as he truly comes of age –
Recommended R16 TICKET PRICES Adult $47.00
Conc (65+) $41.50 Group (6+) $41.50 Student (with ID)
$41.50 (Additional Fees may apply)Venue:The Floor
Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur Street, Blenheim. Phone 03
520 8560 Website: www.ticketdirect.co.nz
The Diversion Gallery
Open 12 – 5pm Wed – Sat, other days by apt,
10 London Quay, Picton, 573 7376 or 027 440 8121.
The Diversion Gallery exhibits ﬁne art by leading
New Zealand contemporary artists, in a stylish
gallery on the waterfront in Picton, Marlborough.
Visit http://www.thediversiongallery.co.nz/
for further information.
Millennium Public Art Gallery
Open 10.30am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri & 1 – 4pm
weekends, Seymour Sq, 579 2001
www.marlboroughart.org.nz
Through to 14 June - Johanna Zellmer – forged - Two
interconnected bodies of contemporary jewellery work
that have previously only been shown in Europe.These
works explore the question of national representation
and include dialogue with immigrants to New Zealand.
Johanna Zeller was born in Germany, trained in Australia
and lives in Otago. Millennium Public Art Gallery
Collection - A selection of works from the Millennium
Public Art Gallery’s permanent collection; historical and
contemporary, including new acquisitions.
Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery
Open 10.30am – 4.30pm daily, 204 High St, 577 6784
www.marlboroughartsociety.com 3rd May to 31st May
Opening Preview: Saturday 2nd May 6pm - 8pm
“Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards 2015”
A renowned national exhibition, attracting numerous top
New Zealand artists. Artworks are selected by a judging
panel. Sponsored prizes.
The Gallery
Exhibition and sales of local art in a professional
gallery environment – open 10-4pm seven days.With
friendly assistance, view sculpture, ceramics, oil,
acrylic and watercolour paintings, woodwork defying
description, interesting objects, world-class pounamu
and bone carving. Come and see us – 60 Main Road
Havelock Ph. 574 2118
Framers on Queens
Open Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5pm. Sat 9.00am -12.30pm,
71 Queen Street, Blenheim Ph 03 578 7403
Email [email protected]. Every month
we have a different local artist on one of our walls in
our shop, assortment of work from Paintings,
Photography’s, mixed media.
Lochmara Lodge
Lochmara Bay, includes an outdoor sculpture trail,
exhibition spaces, an annual artist retreat, artists in
residence studio, regular music and live art events,
and much more. Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough,
New Zealand Phone: +64 3 573 4554
Email: [email protected]
Dudson Scott Art Gallery
Open Tuesday - Saturday 12pm till 5pm from September
to April and shorter hours in winter.We are closed on
Monday and Sunday except by appointment.
Phone: 03 572 8755 Dudson Scott Art Gallery,
1494 State highway 6
Tony Roche Art Gallery
12 – 5 pm 7 days a week, other times by apt. Shop 3 ,
21 Wellington St., Picton. Auckland professional artists
Tony Roche and Alethea Tse are holding a joint art
exhibition, Painting demonstration. Adult and children
art classes will be held in the gallery also. Please contact
Alethea for details. M:0274-903-088
E: [email protected] W: www.rocheart.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyrocheart
Deadline for June
Event Guide: 15 May
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