Isel Twilight Market November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Bring the whole family along and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Isel park. Indulge in the delicious cuisine from the street food carts. Find some treasures from the craft stalls and listen to the always fabulous live music. 4:30pm till dark, Isel House, Isel Park, Main Road, Stoke
Drag Up Your Life Friday 2nd-Saturday 3rd November 2018 Are you ready to drag up your life?! Drag Queen Kelly Fornia is bringing you a fabulous lip sync eleganza extravaganza as she brings down some of Wellington’s finest drag queens to Nelson. 8:30pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street Nelson - upstairs venue, no wheelchair access, please contact us to discuss accessibility. $20-$45 - Tickets from www.ghostlight.nz Contact theatre@ghostlight.nz
Greg Johnson (Golden Bay) Friday 2nd November 2018 Every Song Has A Story sees Greg Johnson in concert for eight shows across New Zealand in October and November - presenting songs, tall stories and images to match. 7.30pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay $40 - Tickets from Event Finda
MilkThistle Friday November 2
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. $20. Come on a rollercoaster ride of original music with MilkThistle playing their unique style of ‘cello based indie-folk-rock. Over the years, the band spiralled through many Wellington music scene regulars, with the current line-up drawn from The Shot Band, Hobnail Boots, NZSO, Aroha String Quartet, Tofos Greek band, the Darren Watson Band and more. Shockingly in all their many years and guises MilkThistle has never played the South Island – be there to witness their first ‘overseas' tour! Fairfield House, Trafalgar St/Van Diemen St.
Cry of the Celts Saturday 3rd-Sunday 4th November 2018 If you enjoy Celtic music you will love Cry of the Celts featuring Nelson City Brass with musical director Nigel Weeks, a piper, dancers and the Nayland College Boys Choir. 7.30pm Saturday night/2pm Sunday afternoon, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. $25 Adults and $15 for Children - Tickets from Ticket Direct
Parihaka Day 4th and 5th November 2018
Celebrating peace in Whakatu. Exhibition of Children’s Peace Banners and Peace Pohatu (stones) at Elma Turner Library in Nelson 28 Oct – 11 Nov. Parihaka will be commemorated with a peace picnic in Anzac Park from 2.00 pm on 4 November. Bring kai and drink to share. On Monday 5 November there will be a dawn blessing, also at Anzac Park, at 5.30, followed breakfast at the Society of Friends Meeting House.
Christopher Vine presents more Random Ruminations on Romanticism
Sunday 4th November . Nelson Institute Talk - Buildings, art, literature, politics inspired by the Dionysian spirit. Copiously illustrated!
Activity Room, Nelson Library. 2pm start. $2pp. All welcome. Queries ph. 5481806
St Joseph's School Gala Sunday 4th November 2018 Featuring delicious food from Cod and Lobster and Little India plus the BIGGEST while elephant stall you've ever seen! An enchanted fairy grotto, arts and craft stalls, crazy hair stall, HUGE plant, fruit and vegetable stalls and if you're feeling courageous you can visit the haunted house!
11.30am-3.30pm, St Joseph's School Nelson, Manuka St, Nelson East. Ph. 0273558747, nicheaphy@hotmail.com
Irish Set Dance November 5th 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Fairfield House. Trafalgar St/Van Diemen St. Have you heard Irish music and felt like dancing but didn’t know how? Come and join Irish set dancing sessions and learn this fun dance style. Small friendly group, no partner required. All dances called. Donation requested towards the hire of the room.
Book Launch: The Rift
‘The Rift’ by Rachael Craw, a local NZ writer and author of the award-winning Spark trilogy.
Launch of new Young Adult novel, The Rift. Thursday, November 6th at 6.30pm at the Elma Turner Library.
There will be a Q&A, cake, book signing etc.
Writers at Lunchtime
The next Writers at Lunchtime will take place on Wednesday November 7th, at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. This month's speaker will be Dana Wensley, who is the PEN(NZ) representative for freedom of expression in New Zealand. Dana will be speaking in connection with Courage Day - the International Day of the Imprisoned Writer - on 15 November. Arrive any time from 11 30 am. The talk will begin at 12 30.
Social Climbers Thursday 8th-Friday 9th November 2018 What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers – but just not to their faces!
Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, melt downs and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to Nelson.
7:30pm, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. $72.40-$82.40 - Tickets from Theatre Royal and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 3840.
Wynasty Friday 9th-Friday 30th November 2018 It's 1981 in the back blocks of Nelson and a family feud is fermenting. Before the region was known for its sharp sauvignons and poignant pinots, it was the site of a dramatic war over the future of a burgeoning industry. There was intrigue, romance, betrayal and booze. It was "Wynasty" (not to be confused with the hit show "Dynasty" which is obviously entirely and completely different). Featuring a star-studded cast of characters, all bent on each others' downfall, Wynasty depicts the fortunes and calamities of the mysterious Neudorf family. Each one of them has only one thing on their mind - power ... and wine ... and seduction. At Ghost Light Theatre, every Friday in November, tune in for emotionally-charged, grapey-angst at its overly-dramatic best. Follow along the entirely improvised, hilariously serialised, live action soap opera that depicts a moment in time, when wine was king and revenge was aged in oak barrels before bottling. Enjoy ... at room temperature. 8pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street
$13-$45, $20 door sales, $30 season pass - Tickets from www.ghostlight.nz
Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman Friday 9 November
8pm at Fairfield House, Nelson. “Blazing guitar and dancing harp”. Tickets $25 adults, $15 students. fairfieldnelson.org.nz
Saradha Koirala - Photos of the Sky. Friday 9th November, 5 pm at Volume Bookshop, Church St, Nelson. Poet Saradha Koirala will read from her new book, Photos of the Sky. The collection starts with a declaration; ends in realisation. In between is a journey of reaching across the Tasman, shifting to a new home, reaching a place of disquiet and starting again. The full spectrum of emotions brings with it rain, sweat, tears, wildflowers and the promise of snow.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show and All Star Show Friday 9th November 2018 $20pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, $35 2 course gourmet buffet.
Join Craig Alott and crew for a night of the very best of Fleetwood Mac and much more. The first part of the night consists of all your favourite tracks from Fleetwood whilst the second part of the evening is mega mix of classics from the 60's 70's and 80s. The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Tapawera Armistice Weekend Friday 9th-Sunday 11th November 2018 This year, to mark the centenary of signing the Armistice in November 1918, and to celebrate her Military Camp heritage, the Tapawera community will come alive for the weekend with period costumes, and vintage farm implements and vehicles, including a restored WW1 era horse - drawn Ambulance and a limber carrying a 9- pounder Armstrong gun.
The former Military Camp site will be recreated with a Scouts Nelson camp over the weekend, while on Sunday the 11th of November, after a traditional Armistice service organised by the Richmond / Waimea RSA, we welcome all to join the special parade to the Training Camp grounds where display tents arranged in military fashion will illustrate what the ‘return home’ meant – what life was like for the survivors who came back and for those who had been left behind. The weekend offers a variety of activities to enjoy, ranging from an interactive Theatre of Peace, historic films, heritage-themed bus trips, a craft fair and music. Visitors are welcome to come and stay from Friday 9th November for the weekend, site bookings can be made on our website: www.tapawera.nz where you will also find our Programme. From 9.00am Sat and Sun. Tapawera , Main Road Tapawera 7096 Adults $2 Paddock entry, children free. Ph. 0273417820, saraharnolddesign@gmail.com
Garden Art Expo Saturday 10th-Sunday 11th November 2018 Be sure to see Nelson's biggest garden art event. All pieces locally made, and shown to best effect in the beautiful Eyebright Garden.
Vote for your favourite. (Cash prizes are awarded for the 'peoples choice'). Most pieces will be included in a silent auction.
9:00am to 5:00pm, Eyebright Country Store, 40 McShane Road, Richmond. Ph. 03 544 4977, admin@eyebright.co.nz
Black Moon Lilith (Golden Bay) Saturday 10th November 2018 The songwriting of Louise Hayes with collaborators Darrin Andrews, Drew Matheson and Nathan Torvik. Ambient indie folk grunge.
8pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay. $5 on door.
ART BID WIN - Tasman School Art Auction Fundraiser Saturday 10th-Saturday 17th November 2018 ART BID WIN - Tasman School Art Auction will kick off with an amazing EXHIBITION WEEK held at Daryl Frost's Fire and Frost Gallery, 107 Harley Rd, Tasman. People are invited to visit and get a feel for the incredible artwork, register for ONLINE BIDDING at https://www.artbidwin.co.nz/ and place their bid. Around a dozen of the artworks will be going under the hammer at a LIVE AUCTION evening with Matt Lawrey as MC and Liam Boshoff as auctioneer. This will be an exciting event that offers complimentary local wines, Jester House canapes, a cash bar and live music.
Over 40 established artists are supporting ART BID WIN including, Nic Moon, Robin Slow, Stephen Howard, Darryl Frost, Katie Gold, Mark Fa'avae, Lloyd Harwood, Brian Strong, Craig Potton, Marion Towns and Peter Geen. So take a look and get bidding! https://www.artbidwin.co.nz/
Exhibition open from 9.30am to 4pm Nov 10-16th. Live Auction Evening from 5pm Nov 17th
Fire and Frost Art Gallery, 107 Harley Road, Tasman. Tickets to Live Auction Evening: $38.50 from Ticketing Website
Contact: anna@artbidwin.co.nz
Brooklyn School Book & Country Fair Saturday 10th November 2018 Heaps of good quality 2nd hand books to purchase, Home Baking stall, Plant stall, Kids entertainment, Facepainting, Pony rides, Gold Coin Entry. 10 am till 2pm, Brooklyn School, 256 Umukuri Road, Motueka
The Boathouse Benefit Ball-Swing and Sway the Boathouse Way Saturday 10th November 2018 From the 1940s The Boathouse has been one of Nelson’s main dance venues. Swing and Sway was the call of the crowd and a band played to a packed dance hall every Saturday night. Suppers were of oysters and crayfish and talcum powder was scattered on the floor to aid dancing but in high tides the boards still got wet! More recently the hall has gained popularity on a Friday evening with bands from around the district, country and the globe hitting the stage. The Storm damage of February 2018 allowed the perfect opportunity for some major renovations and also some major celebrations.
The Boathouse Society invites you to join us at The Boathouse Benefit Ball. Swing and Sway the Boathouse way once more!
Arrive at 6.30pm for bubbly and canapes on the brand new deck, followed by a sit down meal before being entertained by the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band late into the night. Tickets $100pp includes canapes, bubbly or beer on arrival, complimentary wine on the table to begin (cash bar thereafter), plated main and platters of sweet treats. Please email info@theboathousenelson.co.nz to purchase your tickets.
From 6.30pm, The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson
Contra Dance Saturday 8th September-Saturday 10th November 2018 Easy and lots of fun! No partner needed! All dances taught and called!
The monthly family oriented contradance is an American style barndance or ceilidh.
Bill Baritompa calls the dances with the help of Hamish and Michelle. Bill will use recordings of top contradance bands from the USA. No supper break but bickies and water available during the dance. 7:30-9:30 pm, Victory Community Centre, 1 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson
Adults $10 School aged children $5 Family $20
Armistice100 - An End to War? Sunday 11th November 2018 Come to the Cathedral steps to take part in this once in a lifetime commemorative event! There will be street drama, music and poetry, all held in the heart of Nelson -top of town/Cathedral steps area. "Histrionics" living history drama group will present their new play "Armistice at Compiegne” based on the actual signing of the Armistice in a railway carriage in France 100 years ago.
An art installation, created using thousands of flax poppies will be created by artists and the local community. Bring your own flax poppies on the day to add to the artwork. The “Wall of Remembrance” will display all of the names of those who served in WW1 from Nelson. Come and look for your relatives/friends relatives on this ten metre long banner. The event will be held on the first weekend of Nelsons popular upper Trafalgar summer street closure, where cars are removed to create expanded outside eating and drinking areas. Come and see the Histrionics play, Nelson City Brass, circus performers, poets and buskers. Have a go at traditional fairground street games. See the displays of vintage military vehicles. Enjoy lunch or have a drink amid the street party atmosphere. Remember. 12.00-15.30, Nelson Cathedral Steps, Christ Church Trafalgar Square, Nelson.
Free Entry to Event. Contact: tom.ransom@ncc.govt.nz
Nelson Live Poets
The next Nelson Live Poets will take place on Tuesday 13th November at The WAKA Cafe, Restaurant & Bar, 58 Collingwood St, Nelson. This month we host guest poet and children's writer Ben Brown. Open mic, sign up on the night, everyone welcome. Doors 7 30, 8pm start. Koha entry.
COURAGE DAY - Day of the Imprisoned Writer Thursday 15th November 5.30pm @ Volume Bookshop.
Come and hear local Poets reading works by imprisoned writers. Music from Juliet Ayre and Fleur Jackson. Drinks and nibbles provided.
A Christmas Carol – Steampunk Style Thu 15 Nov - Sat 24 Nov
The Charles Dickens classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge is re-told with a twist, cogs and gears. Everything you’d expect from the well-loved story but told in a way you’ve never seen before. So Steampunk, what’s that? Think science fiction, the old fashioned way: anachronistic technology driven by steam, brass goggles, intrepid inventors and some of the greatest top hats you will ever see. This show is ideal for families, groups of friends, lovers of Steampunk and the curious who are keen to see something fresh, creative and fun. At Theatre Royal, Nelson. Presented by Nelson Repertory Theatre. For further information please visit nelsonrepertory.org.nz
Golden Bay Live Poets Thursday 15th November 2018 Golden Bay Live Poets presents poet Ben Brown with live music from Theo Feint at the infamous Mussel Inn. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem to share or just enjoy the show. Singer songwriters are also welcome. Contact Rose at thewritingforest@gmail.com Thanks to Creative Communities for their support. 8pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay. Gold coin entry. Contact: thewritingforest@gmail.com
The Thinking Person's Idiot Friday 16th November 2018 Last year Rusty brought you his smash-hit show "I Learnt Something Once", going on to take it nationwide and over the Tasman to widespread critical acclaim and audience delight. Fresh from a sold out show in the Nelson Fringe Festival, and a critically acclaimed run during Dunedin Fringe, Rusty brings his latest show, "The Thinking Person's Idiot", on tour around the country. 9pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street. upstairs venue, no wheelchair access, please contact us to discuss accessibility. $12-$20. 16+. Tickets from https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2018/nov/cc-justin-rusty-white-nz-tour-nelson
The Best 80s Christmas Party Ever Friday 16th November 2018 Relive the glory days and wake me up before you go, because with or without you, we'll be dancing with somebody, as we live on prayer with girls just wanting to have fun in Africa! Beat it on down to the Playhouse, for this night of careless whispers, as we get physical and footloose. Don't feel under pressure to come on Eilleen, but if you miss out you may get a total eclipse of the heart. Music from 7.30pm, The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre , 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Among the Roses 2018 Sunday 18th November 2018. Get set for an afternoon of fine wine and glorious roses, food, heritage, veteran cars, music and entertainment. Celebrating 50 years since the first Rose Day! The Nelson Horticultural Society and Nelson Rose Society are combining on the day to bring us a bigger and better Spring Rose and Flower Show. National Veteran Rally of The Vintage Car Club of NZ will have over forty cars in attendance, cars which are more than 100 years old! Wine and food from Brightwater wines, Melrose Café and more. Entertainment by Nelson Jazz club, the Nelson Pipe Band, Nelson Brass Band and more to come. Broadgreen Historic House Nayland Road, Stoke, on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, Contact: Mahina.Marshall@NCC.govt.nz
Bach Magnificat - Chroma Chamber Choir Sunday 18th November 2018 Bach Magnificat: a programme of Renaissance and Baroque choral music. Chroma Chamber Choir With chamber orchestra and soloists
Conducted by Pete Rainey
Chroma Chamber Choir, well-known for their precision, clarity and beautiful sound, present a programme of music celebrating the lead-in to Advent.
Opening the concert is the Spanish composer Victoria's beautiful a capella O Magnum Mysterium, the only truly Renaissance piece of the programme. It unfolds serenely until the final Alleluia dances in triple time and, with a welter of running notes, comes grandly to a close.
This is followed by the sparkling and joyous antiphonal work Hodie Christus natus est by the Dutch composer Sweelinck whose work straddled the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The featured work is the magnificent twelve movement Magnificat.
2pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Premium: $40 Standard: $27 plus service fees
Tickets from TicketDirect and Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 9am - 7pm (5pm during school holidays) Monday to Friday and one hour prior to the scheduled performance time. ph. 03 548 9477.
Pretty Crafty Christmas Market Sunday 18th November 2018 Looking for Christmas Presents? or a Birthday Gift? then this is the place to come... We have a range of different Products Handmade by Local Crafters - From Jewellery, Skincare, Candles, Clothing, Homewares, Christmas Decorations, Cards and even Pressies for your dog!!!
There is also a small cafe running on site to keep you feed and hydrated while you shop. Come along and support these Talented People and get started with your Christmas Shopping... We will have a Door donation on the day going to a Local Charity ( To be confirmed).
10am - 2.30pm, Stoke Memorial Hall, 548 Main Road, Stoke. Gold Coin donation please.
Wakefield Country Players Present 'Nell Gwynn' Tuesday 2nd October-Saturday 1st December 2018 The Olivier Award Winner for Best New Comedy, which took audiences by storm in its Shakespeare’s Globe London debut, has its Wakefield premiere in the Wakefield Village Hall in late November. Be transported to the flamboyant world of seventeenth-century London, dripping with decadent excess and bawdy amusements. Her quick wit and exceptional beauty propel the winsome Nell Gwynn (Lydia Dunne) from selling oranges on the streets of London’s burgeoning theatre district to performing on its stages. Nell captures the hearts of her audiences—and England’s King Charles II (Scott Frater). Thrust into the royal spotlight, the king’s mistress is dealt a new role as the nation’s sweetheart in this joyous song- and dance-filled romantic comedy.
Wakefield Country Player’s show of Nell Gwynn is being directed by Nelson’s well known and respected thespian, Hugh Neill.
The shows on 23rd, 24th, 30th November and 1st December are ‘Picnic shows’, where patrons bring their own food, drink, crockery and utensils, then banquet together prior to the show. Doors open at 6.30 pm and curtains raised at 7. 23rd, 24th, 28th and 30th November. 1st December.
Wakefield Village Hall, 10 Whitby Way, Wakefield. $20 adult, $10 18 years and under
Show most suited to audiences aged 14 and older. Tickets from enquiries@countryplayers.org.nz ph. 541 8862 .
Alpaca Social Club with Caitlin Smith
November 23. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Cost:$20 The Alpaca Social Club is the bringing together of 2 kindred musical souls. Both musical adventurers and travelers, on different instruments and across a multitude of styles, Jon Sanders and Craig Denham are something of a live phenomenon. With strong roots in acoustic music, celtic trad, gypsy swing and various world music styles and playing “The music they love from wherever that comes from” they’re always ready to take live music into unexpected places with skill, humour, passion and a sense of adventure. On this gig they will be joined with renowned vocalist/songstress/piano player Caitlin Smith. They toured with her a number of years ago but the tour was disrupted by the Kaikoura Earthquake so they missed the Nelson and Golden Bay parts of the tour. They’ve brought Caitlin on board again for 3 special gigs in the area.
Jon Sanders on Gazouki (Bozouki/Guitar hybrid) Bass and Vocals, Craig Denham on Accordion, Keyboards, Whistles and Vocals, Caitlin Smith on Vocals and piano. BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Vanuella Watt - Oceania Celebration Concert
Thursday 22 November 8:00pm – 10:00pm. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. All Ages Licensed. Admission: $20.00. Info: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/vanuella-watt-diva-du-pacifique/nelson?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ef_news&utm_campaign=1845&utm_content=events
Murder Mystery: One Wedding and a Funeral Friday 23rd November and Friday 7th December 2018 $15pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, Massive $40 2 course gourmet buffet. You are invited to the wedding of year! An exclusive affair reserved for the rich and famous. But this wedding day will go anything but smoothly as you watch the murder mystery unfold around you. Who is the murderer? Who is the next victim? Who is innocent? You be the judge. Dress up in the theme of Celebrity Wedding if you want. Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer.
The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
NSO Romance Mystery Saturday 24th November 2018 The Nelson Symphony Orchestra's final concert for 2018. The highlight of the programme will be the return of young Nelson pianist Louis Lucas-Perry performing Rachmaninoff's dazzling concerto Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini on the Steinway Grand. Louis has recently graduated Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance from the Victoria University of Wellington. Popular classical music works in the programme include Schubert's best loved symphony The Unfinished, Tschaikovsky's March Slav and Tales from Vienna Woods by Johann Strauss. Romance Mystery will be conducted by the NSO's Director of Music, Nigel Weeks. 7.30pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Adult: $27 Child: $5 Family of 4: $56 plus service fees
Tickets from TicketDirect and Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 9am - 7pm (5pm during school holidays) Monday to Friday and one hour prior to the scheduled performance time. ph. 03 548 9477.
Nayland College students entertain Sunday 25th November 2018 Senior Nayland College students entertain us with a selection of music. 2.00pm - 2.30pm, Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson
NCMA Student Concert Sunday 25th November, 2pm.
Tickets and programme details available soon
TUi MAMAKi November 25. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Cost: $20
TUi MAMAKi : FLY (ALBUM RELEASE TOUR) - Stories of love, harvest, death and transcendence, featuring powerful, hypnotic vocals, tampura drone instruments and acoustic/electric guitars. TUi MAMAKi (formally of The Mamaku Project) disappeared to Bulgaria in 2014… Where is Bulgaria!? It is in her childhood record collection, in her impossible dreams, as far east in Europe as you can go, and now, deeply woven into her voice & being, as TUi trained for the last 3 years in the techniques and repertoire of that obscurely-famous Bulgarian folklore. Through this kind of exile/immersion TUi has uncovered a new sound for herself – a super intimate kind of Neo-Folk, underpinned by hypnotic odd-meter Bulgarian rhythms, and clothed in delicate and dreamy, eastern-tainted melodies. The English language lyrics soften the distance and make for a strangely familiar exoticism.
BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Seven Deadly Stunts Wednesday 28th November 2018 $20pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, Massive $40, 2 course gourmet buffet. Step right up as Rollicking Entertainment celebrates seven of the most notorious stunts in carnie history. A nail-biting experience inspired by the life and times of Harry Houdini. Escapology, chainsaw juggling, walking on broken glass and other famous feats are performed along with the stories of how… and why they exist. Exciting, terrifying and genuinely funny, roll up and join the dastardly duo of Lizzie Tollemache and David Ladderman. Come laugh, gasp and cheer- the carnival is in town!
R16 unless accompanied by a parent. Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer. The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. $20. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Gary McCormick and Tim Shadbot Christmas Party Fri 30th November & Sat 1st December The dynamic duo rides again! Join us for a great night of laughs and giggles. Tim Shadbolt is New Zealand's longest serving politician and is still mayor of Invercargill. Gary McCormick is a surfer, poet and funny man and current host of the New Zealand wide More FM Breakfast show. The funnest yarns you have heard in ages for your Christmas Party! Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer. Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm.
The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. $25, $40 buffet. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Battle of the Bands 2018 National Championship - Nelson Heat
Friday, 30 November 2018 from 20:00-23:55. Club Paradox 137 Bridge Street, Nelson. Tickets · $10-$15 Pay at event.
Bluegrass Hoedown with Coppermine Junction
November 30. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 Coppermine Junction is composed of four noteworthy names in the Nelson music scene. Each of their journeys started elsewhere (Ireland, Australia & NZ) but their paths have fortuitously crossed in Nelson. Banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle and upright bass are employed to deliver a blend of high energy bluegrass rhythms, thoughtful Americana classics and toe tapping Old Timey tunes. Steve McGlone (guitar, vocals) and Sean Magee (banjo, mandolin, vocals) provide us with driving bluegrass rhythms and melodies, while Shanine Raggett (fiddle, vocals) adds a layer of superb fiddle and wonderful harmonies. Sue Ware (Bass, Vocals) provides the glue with her solid backbeat on the upright bass. The group is not afraid to blend contemporary rock, pop and dance with traditional bluegrass to keep things fresh. Their music is sure to leaving you grinning and coming back for more. Bring your dancing trousers and be ready to raise a sweat!
A blast of Americana, a dash of hot picking, layered with soaring harmonies, Coppermine Junction, with a repertoire of songs from fast foot stompers to waltzes, channelling Gillian Welch, Tim O’Brien and Earl Scruggs. Coppermine Junctions’ old-time mountain music raises spirits.
BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Salmonella Dub Soundsystem - Nelson
Friday, 30 November 2018 from 19:00-00:15
Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Tickets · $30-$40 www.cosmicticketing.co.nz
NCMA Orchestral Pathways Concert Friday 30th November, 6pm
Tickets and programme details available soon
Drag Up Your Life Friday 2nd-Saturday 3rd November 2018 Are you ready to drag up your life?! Drag Queen Kelly Fornia is bringing you a fabulous lip sync eleganza extravaganza as she brings down some of Wellington’s finest drag queens to Nelson. 8:30pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street Nelson - upstairs venue, no wheelchair access, please contact us to discuss accessibility. $20-$45 - Tickets from www.ghostlight.nz Contact theatre@ghostlight.nz
Greg Johnson (Golden Bay) Friday 2nd November 2018 Every Song Has A Story sees Greg Johnson in concert for eight shows across New Zealand in October and November - presenting songs, tall stories and images to match. 7.30pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay $40 - Tickets from Event Finda
MilkThistle Friday November 2
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. $20. Come on a rollercoaster ride of original music with MilkThistle playing their unique style of ‘cello based indie-folk-rock. Over the years, the band spiralled through many Wellington music scene regulars, with the current line-up drawn from The Shot Band, Hobnail Boots, NZSO, Aroha String Quartet, Tofos Greek band, the Darren Watson Band and more. Shockingly in all their many years and guises MilkThistle has never played the South Island – be there to witness their first ‘overseas' tour! Fairfield House, Trafalgar St/Van Diemen St.
Cry of the Celts Saturday 3rd-Sunday 4th November 2018 If you enjoy Celtic music you will love Cry of the Celts featuring Nelson City Brass with musical director Nigel Weeks, a piper, dancers and the Nayland College Boys Choir. 7.30pm Saturday night/2pm Sunday afternoon, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. $25 Adults and $15 for Children - Tickets from Ticket Direct
Parihaka Day 4th and 5th November 2018
Celebrating peace in Whakatu. Exhibition of Children’s Peace Banners and Peace Pohatu (stones) at Elma Turner Library in Nelson 28 Oct – 11 Nov. Parihaka will be commemorated with a peace picnic in Anzac Park from 2.00 pm on 4 November. Bring kai and drink to share. On Monday 5 November there will be a dawn blessing, also at Anzac Park, at 5.30, followed breakfast at the Society of Friends Meeting House.
Christopher Vine presents more Random Ruminations on Romanticism
Sunday 4th November . Nelson Institute Talk - Buildings, art, literature, politics inspired by the Dionysian spirit. Copiously illustrated!
Activity Room, Nelson Library. 2pm start. $2pp. All welcome. Queries ph. 5481806
St Joseph's School Gala Sunday 4th November 2018 Featuring delicious food from Cod and Lobster and Little India plus the BIGGEST while elephant stall you've ever seen! An enchanted fairy grotto, arts and craft stalls, crazy hair stall, HUGE plant, fruit and vegetable stalls and if you're feeling courageous you can visit the haunted house!
11.30am-3.30pm, St Joseph's School Nelson, Manuka St, Nelson East. Ph. 0273558747, nicheaphy@hotmail.com
Irish Set Dance November 5th 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Fairfield House. Trafalgar St/Van Diemen St. Have you heard Irish music and felt like dancing but didn’t know how? Come and join Irish set dancing sessions and learn this fun dance style. Small friendly group, no partner required. All dances called. Donation requested towards the hire of the room.
Book Launch: The Rift
‘The Rift’ by Rachael Craw, a local NZ writer and author of the award-winning Spark trilogy.
Launch of new Young Adult novel, The Rift. Thursday, November 6th at 6.30pm at the Elma Turner Library.
There will be a Q&A, cake, book signing etc.
Writers at Lunchtime
The next Writers at Lunchtime will take place on Wednesday November 7th, at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. This month's speaker will be Dana Wensley, who is the PEN(NZ) representative for freedom of expression in New Zealand. Dana will be speaking in connection with Courage Day - the International Day of the Imprisoned Writer - on 15 November. Arrive any time from 11 30 am. The talk will begin at 12 30.
Social Climbers Thursday 8th-Friday 9th November 2018 What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers – but just not to their faces!
Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, melt downs and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to Nelson.
7:30pm, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. $72.40-$82.40 - Tickets from Theatre Royal and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 3840.
Wynasty Friday 9th-Friday 30th November 2018 It's 1981 in the back blocks of Nelson and a family feud is fermenting. Before the region was known for its sharp sauvignons and poignant pinots, it was the site of a dramatic war over the future of a burgeoning industry. There was intrigue, romance, betrayal and booze. It was "Wynasty" (not to be confused with the hit show "Dynasty" which is obviously entirely and completely different). Featuring a star-studded cast of characters, all bent on each others' downfall, Wynasty depicts the fortunes and calamities of the mysterious Neudorf family. Each one of them has only one thing on their mind - power ... and wine ... and seduction. At Ghost Light Theatre, every Friday in November, tune in for emotionally-charged, grapey-angst at its overly-dramatic best. Follow along the entirely improvised, hilariously serialised, live action soap opera that depicts a moment in time, when wine was king and revenge was aged in oak barrels before bottling. Enjoy ... at room temperature. 8pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street
$13-$45, $20 door sales, $30 season pass - Tickets from www.ghostlight.nz
Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman Friday 9 November
8pm at Fairfield House, Nelson. “Blazing guitar and dancing harp”. Tickets $25 adults, $15 students. fairfieldnelson.org.nz
Saradha Koirala - Photos of the Sky. Friday 9th November, 5 pm at Volume Bookshop, Church St, Nelson. Poet Saradha Koirala will read from her new book, Photos of the Sky. The collection starts with a declaration; ends in realisation. In between is a journey of reaching across the Tasman, shifting to a new home, reaching a place of disquiet and starting again. The full spectrum of emotions brings with it rain, sweat, tears, wildflowers and the promise of snow.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show and All Star Show Friday 9th November 2018 $20pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, $35 2 course gourmet buffet.
Join Craig Alott and crew for a night of the very best of Fleetwood Mac and much more. The first part of the night consists of all your favourite tracks from Fleetwood whilst the second part of the evening is mega mix of classics from the 60's 70's and 80s. The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Tapawera Armistice Weekend Friday 9th-Sunday 11th November 2018 This year, to mark the centenary of signing the Armistice in November 1918, and to celebrate her Military Camp heritage, the Tapawera community will come alive for the weekend with period costumes, and vintage farm implements and vehicles, including a restored WW1 era horse - drawn Ambulance and a limber carrying a 9- pounder Armstrong gun.
The former Military Camp site will be recreated with a Scouts Nelson camp over the weekend, while on Sunday the 11th of November, after a traditional Armistice service organised by the Richmond / Waimea RSA, we welcome all to join the special parade to the Training Camp grounds where display tents arranged in military fashion will illustrate what the ‘return home’ meant – what life was like for the survivors who came back and for those who had been left behind. The weekend offers a variety of activities to enjoy, ranging from an interactive Theatre of Peace, historic films, heritage-themed bus trips, a craft fair and music. Visitors are welcome to come and stay from Friday 9th November for the weekend, site bookings can be made on our website: www.tapawera.nz where you will also find our Programme. From 9.00am Sat and Sun. Tapawera , Main Road Tapawera 7096 Adults $2 Paddock entry, children free. Ph. 0273417820, saraharnolddesign@gmail.com
Garden Art Expo Saturday 10th-Sunday 11th November 2018 Be sure to see Nelson's biggest garden art event. All pieces locally made, and shown to best effect in the beautiful Eyebright Garden.
Vote for your favourite. (Cash prizes are awarded for the 'peoples choice'). Most pieces will be included in a silent auction.
9:00am to 5:00pm, Eyebright Country Store, 40 McShane Road, Richmond. Ph. 03 544 4977, admin@eyebright.co.nz
Black Moon Lilith (Golden Bay) Saturday 10th November 2018 The songwriting of Louise Hayes with collaborators Darrin Andrews, Drew Matheson and Nathan Torvik. Ambient indie folk grunge.
8pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay. $5 on door.
ART BID WIN - Tasman School Art Auction Fundraiser Saturday 10th-Saturday 17th November 2018 ART BID WIN - Tasman School Art Auction will kick off with an amazing EXHIBITION WEEK held at Daryl Frost's Fire and Frost Gallery, 107 Harley Rd, Tasman. People are invited to visit and get a feel for the incredible artwork, register for ONLINE BIDDING at https://www.artbidwin.co.nz/ and place their bid. Around a dozen of the artworks will be going under the hammer at a LIVE AUCTION evening with Matt Lawrey as MC and Liam Boshoff as auctioneer. This will be an exciting event that offers complimentary local wines, Jester House canapes, a cash bar and live music.
Over 40 established artists are supporting ART BID WIN including, Nic Moon, Robin Slow, Stephen Howard, Darryl Frost, Katie Gold, Mark Fa'avae, Lloyd Harwood, Brian Strong, Craig Potton, Marion Towns and Peter Geen. So take a look and get bidding! https://www.artbidwin.co.nz/
Exhibition open from 9.30am to 4pm Nov 10-16th. Live Auction Evening from 5pm Nov 17th
Fire and Frost Art Gallery, 107 Harley Road, Tasman. Tickets to Live Auction Evening: $38.50 from Ticketing Website
Contact: anna@artbidwin.co.nz
Brooklyn School Book & Country Fair Saturday 10th November 2018 Heaps of good quality 2nd hand books to purchase, Home Baking stall, Plant stall, Kids entertainment, Facepainting, Pony rides, Gold Coin Entry. 10 am till 2pm, Brooklyn School, 256 Umukuri Road, Motueka
The Boathouse Benefit Ball-Swing and Sway the Boathouse Way Saturday 10th November 2018 From the 1940s The Boathouse has been one of Nelson’s main dance venues. Swing and Sway was the call of the crowd and a band played to a packed dance hall every Saturday night. Suppers were of oysters and crayfish and talcum powder was scattered on the floor to aid dancing but in high tides the boards still got wet! More recently the hall has gained popularity on a Friday evening with bands from around the district, country and the globe hitting the stage. The Storm damage of February 2018 allowed the perfect opportunity for some major renovations and also some major celebrations.
The Boathouse Society invites you to join us at The Boathouse Benefit Ball. Swing and Sway the Boathouse way once more!
Arrive at 6.30pm for bubbly and canapes on the brand new deck, followed by a sit down meal before being entertained by the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band late into the night. Tickets $100pp includes canapes, bubbly or beer on arrival, complimentary wine on the table to begin (cash bar thereafter), plated main and platters of sweet treats. Please email info@theboathousenelson.co.nz to purchase your tickets.
From 6.30pm, The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson
Contra Dance Saturday 8th September-Saturday 10th November 2018 Easy and lots of fun! No partner needed! All dances taught and called!
The monthly family oriented contradance is an American style barndance or ceilidh.
Bill Baritompa calls the dances with the help of Hamish and Michelle. Bill will use recordings of top contradance bands from the USA. No supper break but bickies and water available during the dance. 7:30-9:30 pm, Victory Community Centre, 1 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson
Adults $10 School aged children $5 Family $20
Armistice100 - An End to War? Sunday 11th November 2018 Come to the Cathedral steps to take part in this once in a lifetime commemorative event! There will be street drama, music and poetry, all held in the heart of Nelson -top of town/Cathedral steps area. "Histrionics" living history drama group will present their new play "Armistice at Compiegne” based on the actual signing of the Armistice in a railway carriage in France 100 years ago.
An art installation, created using thousands of flax poppies will be created by artists and the local community. Bring your own flax poppies on the day to add to the artwork. The “Wall of Remembrance” will display all of the names of those who served in WW1 from Nelson. Come and look for your relatives/friends relatives on this ten metre long banner. The event will be held on the first weekend of Nelsons popular upper Trafalgar summer street closure, where cars are removed to create expanded outside eating and drinking areas. Come and see the Histrionics play, Nelson City Brass, circus performers, poets and buskers. Have a go at traditional fairground street games. See the displays of vintage military vehicles. Enjoy lunch or have a drink amid the street party atmosphere. Remember. 12.00-15.30, Nelson Cathedral Steps, Christ Church Trafalgar Square, Nelson.
Free Entry to Event. Contact: tom.ransom@ncc.govt.nz
Nelson Live Poets
The next Nelson Live Poets will take place on Tuesday 13th November at The WAKA Cafe, Restaurant & Bar, 58 Collingwood St, Nelson. This month we host guest poet and children's writer Ben Brown. Open mic, sign up on the night, everyone welcome. Doors 7 30, 8pm start. Koha entry.
COURAGE DAY - Day of the Imprisoned Writer Thursday 15th November 5.30pm @ Volume Bookshop.
Come and hear local Poets reading works by imprisoned writers. Music from Juliet Ayre and Fleur Jackson. Drinks and nibbles provided.
A Christmas Carol – Steampunk Style Thu 15 Nov - Sat 24 Nov
The Charles Dickens classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge is re-told with a twist, cogs and gears. Everything you’d expect from the well-loved story but told in a way you’ve never seen before. So Steampunk, what’s that? Think science fiction, the old fashioned way: anachronistic technology driven by steam, brass goggles, intrepid inventors and some of the greatest top hats you will ever see. This show is ideal for families, groups of friends, lovers of Steampunk and the curious who are keen to see something fresh, creative and fun. At Theatre Royal, Nelson. Presented by Nelson Repertory Theatre. For further information please visit nelsonrepertory.org.nz
Golden Bay Live Poets Thursday 15th November 2018 Golden Bay Live Poets presents poet Ben Brown with live music from Theo Feint at the infamous Mussel Inn. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem to share or just enjoy the show. Singer songwriters are also welcome. Contact Rose at thewritingforest@gmail.com Thanks to Creative Communities for their support. 8pm, Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay. Gold coin entry. Contact: thewritingforest@gmail.com
The Thinking Person's Idiot Friday 16th November 2018 Last year Rusty brought you his smash-hit show "I Learnt Something Once", going on to take it nationwide and over the Tasman to widespread critical acclaim and audience delight. Fresh from a sold out show in the Nelson Fringe Festival, and a critically acclaimed run during Dunedin Fringe, Rusty brings his latest show, "The Thinking Person's Idiot", on tour around the country. 9pm, Ghost Light Theatre, 146 Bridge Street. upstairs venue, no wheelchair access, please contact us to discuss accessibility. $12-$20. 16+. Tickets from https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2018/nov/cc-justin-rusty-white-nz-tour-nelson
The Best 80s Christmas Party Ever Friday 16th November 2018 Relive the glory days and wake me up before you go, because with or without you, we'll be dancing with somebody, as we live on prayer with girls just wanting to have fun in Africa! Beat it on down to the Playhouse, for this night of careless whispers, as we get physical and footloose. Don't feel under pressure to come on Eilleen, but if you miss out you may get a total eclipse of the heart. Music from 7.30pm, The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre , 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Among the Roses 2018 Sunday 18th November 2018. Get set for an afternoon of fine wine and glorious roses, food, heritage, veteran cars, music and entertainment. Celebrating 50 years since the first Rose Day! The Nelson Horticultural Society and Nelson Rose Society are combining on the day to bring us a bigger and better Spring Rose and Flower Show. National Veteran Rally of The Vintage Car Club of NZ will have over forty cars in attendance, cars which are more than 100 years old! Wine and food from Brightwater wines, Melrose Café and more. Entertainment by Nelson Jazz club, the Nelson Pipe Band, Nelson Brass Band and more to come. Broadgreen Historic House Nayland Road, Stoke, on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, Contact: Mahina.Marshall@NCC.govt.nz
Bach Magnificat - Chroma Chamber Choir Sunday 18th November 2018 Bach Magnificat: a programme of Renaissance and Baroque choral music. Chroma Chamber Choir With chamber orchestra and soloists
Conducted by Pete Rainey
Chroma Chamber Choir, well-known for their precision, clarity and beautiful sound, present a programme of music celebrating the lead-in to Advent.
Opening the concert is the Spanish composer Victoria's beautiful a capella O Magnum Mysterium, the only truly Renaissance piece of the programme. It unfolds serenely until the final Alleluia dances in triple time and, with a welter of running notes, comes grandly to a close.
This is followed by the sparkling and joyous antiphonal work Hodie Christus natus est by the Dutch composer Sweelinck whose work straddled the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The featured work is the magnificent twelve movement Magnificat.
2pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Premium: $40 Standard: $27 plus service fees
Tickets from TicketDirect and Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 9am - 7pm (5pm during school holidays) Monday to Friday and one hour prior to the scheduled performance time. ph. 03 548 9477.
Pretty Crafty Christmas Market Sunday 18th November 2018 Looking for Christmas Presents? or a Birthday Gift? then this is the place to come... We have a range of different Products Handmade by Local Crafters - From Jewellery, Skincare, Candles, Clothing, Homewares, Christmas Decorations, Cards and even Pressies for your dog!!!
There is also a small cafe running on site to keep you feed and hydrated while you shop. Come along and support these Talented People and get started with your Christmas Shopping... We will have a Door donation on the day going to a Local Charity ( To be confirmed).
10am - 2.30pm, Stoke Memorial Hall, 548 Main Road, Stoke. Gold Coin donation please.
Wakefield Country Players Present 'Nell Gwynn' Tuesday 2nd October-Saturday 1st December 2018 The Olivier Award Winner for Best New Comedy, which took audiences by storm in its Shakespeare’s Globe London debut, has its Wakefield premiere in the Wakefield Village Hall in late November. Be transported to the flamboyant world of seventeenth-century London, dripping with decadent excess and bawdy amusements. Her quick wit and exceptional beauty propel the winsome Nell Gwynn (Lydia Dunne) from selling oranges on the streets of London’s burgeoning theatre district to performing on its stages. Nell captures the hearts of her audiences—and England’s King Charles II (Scott Frater). Thrust into the royal spotlight, the king’s mistress is dealt a new role as the nation’s sweetheart in this joyous song- and dance-filled romantic comedy.
Wakefield Country Player’s show of Nell Gwynn is being directed by Nelson’s well known and respected thespian, Hugh Neill.
The shows on 23rd, 24th, 30th November and 1st December are ‘Picnic shows’, where patrons bring their own food, drink, crockery and utensils, then banquet together prior to the show. Doors open at 6.30 pm and curtains raised at 7. 23rd, 24th, 28th and 30th November. 1st December.
Wakefield Village Hall, 10 Whitby Way, Wakefield. $20 adult, $10 18 years and under
Show most suited to audiences aged 14 and older. Tickets from enquiries@countryplayers.org.nz ph. 541 8862 .
Alpaca Social Club with Caitlin Smith
November 23. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Cost:$20 The Alpaca Social Club is the bringing together of 2 kindred musical souls. Both musical adventurers and travelers, on different instruments and across a multitude of styles, Jon Sanders and Craig Denham are something of a live phenomenon. With strong roots in acoustic music, celtic trad, gypsy swing and various world music styles and playing “The music they love from wherever that comes from” they’re always ready to take live music into unexpected places with skill, humour, passion and a sense of adventure. On this gig they will be joined with renowned vocalist/songstress/piano player Caitlin Smith. They toured with her a number of years ago but the tour was disrupted by the Kaikoura Earthquake so they missed the Nelson and Golden Bay parts of the tour. They’ve brought Caitlin on board again for 3 special gigs in the area.
Jon Sanders on Gazouki (Bozouki/Guitar hybrid) Bass and Vocals, Craig Denham on Accordion, Keyboards, Whistles and Vocals, Caitlin Smith on Vocals and piano. BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Vanuella Watt - Oceania Celebration Concert
Thursday 22 November 8:00pm – 10:00pm. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. All Ages Licensed. Admission: $20.00. Info: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/vanuella-watt-diva-du-pacifique/nelson?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ef_news&utm_campaign=1845&utm_content=events
Murder Mystery: One Wedding and a Funeral Friday 23rd November and Friday 7th December 2018 $15pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, Massive $40 2 course gourmet buffet. You are invited to the wedding of year! An exclusive affair reserved for the rich and famous. But this wedding day will go anything but smoothly as you watch the murder mystery unfold around you. Who is the murderer? Who is the next victim? Who is innocent? You be the judge. Dress up in the theme of Celebrity Wedding if you want. Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer.
The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
NSO Romance Mystery Saturday 24th November 2018 The Nelson Symphony Orchestra's final concert for 2018. The highlight of the programme will be the return of young Nelson pianist Louis Lucas-Perry performing Rachmaninoff's dazzling concerto Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini on the Steinway Grand. Louis has recently graduated Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance from the Victoria University of Wellington. Popular classical music works in the programme include Schubert's best loved symphony The Unfinished, Tschaikovsky's March Slav and Tales from Vienna Woods by Johann Strauss. Romance Mystery will be conducted by the NSO's Director of Music, Nigel Weeks. 7.30pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Adult: $27 Child: $5 Family of 4: $56 plus service fees
Tickets from TicketDirect and Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 9am - 7pm (5pm during school holidays) Monday to Friday and one hour prior to the scheduled performance time. ph. 03 548 9477.
Nayland College students entertain Sunday 25th November 2018 Senior Nayland College students entertain us with a selection of music. 2.00pm - 2.30pm, Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson
NCMA Student Concert Sunday 25th November, 2pm.
Tickets and programme details available soon
TUi MAMAKi November 25. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Cost: $20
TUi MAMAKi : FLY (ALBUM RELEASE TOUR) - Stories of love, harvest, death and transcendence, featuring powerful, hypnotic vocals, tampura drone instruments and acoustic/electric guitars. TUi MAMAKi (formally of The Mamaku Project) disappeared to Bulgaria in 2014… Where is Bulgaria!? It is in her childhood record collection, in her impossible dreams, as far east in Europe as you can go, and now, deeply woven into her voice & being, as TUi trained for the last 3 years in the techniques and repertoire of that obscurely-famous Bulgarian folklore. Through this kind of exile/immersion TUi has uncovered a new sound for herself – a super intimate kind of Neo-Folk, underpinned by hypnotic odd-meter Bulgarian rhythms, and clothed in delicate and dreamy, eastern-tainted melodies. The English language lyrics soften the distance and make for a strangely familiar exoticism.
BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Seven Deadly Stunts Wednesday 28th November 2018 $20pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, Massive $40, 2 course gourmet buffet. Step right up as Rollicking Entertainment celebrates seven of the most notorious stunts in carnie history. A nail-biting experience inspired by the life and times of Harry Houdini. Escapology, chainsaw juggling, walking on broken glass and other famous feats are performed along with the stories of how… and why they exist. Exciting, terrifying and genuinely funny, roll up and join the dastardly duo of Lizzie Tollemache and David Ladderman. Come laugh, gasp and cheer- the carnival is in town!
R16 unless accompanied by a parent. Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer. The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. $20. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Gary McCormick and Tim Shadbot Christmas Party Fri 30th November & Sat 1st December The dynamic duo rides again! Join us for a great night of laughs and giggles. Tim Shadbolt is New Zealand's longest serving politician and is still mayor of Invercargill. Gary McCormick is a surfer, poet and funny man and current host of the New Zealand wide More FM Breakfast show. The funnest yarns you have heard in ages for your Christmas Party! Dancing afterwards with DJ Murderer. Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm.
The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. $25, $40 buffet. All Ages. Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Battle of the Bands 2018 National Championship - Nelson Heat
Friday, 30 November 2018 from 20:00-23:55. Club Paradox 137 Bridge Street, Nelson. Tickets · $10-$15 Pay at event.
Bluegrass Hoedown with Coppermine Junction
November 30. Fairfield House. 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson. 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 Coppermine Junction is composed of four noteworthy names in the Nelson music scene. Each of their journeys started elsewhere (Ireland, Australia & NZ) but their paths have fortuitously crossed in Nelson. Banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle and upright bass are employed to deliver a blend of high energy bluegrass rhythms, thoughtful Americana classics and toe tapping Old Timey tunes. Steve McGlone (guitar, vocals) and Sean Magee (banjo, mandolin, vocals) provide us with driving bluegrass rhythms and melodies, while Shanine Raggett (fiddle, vocals) adds a layer of superb fiddle and wonderful harmonies. Sue Ware (Bass, Vocals) provides the glue with her solid backbeat on the upright bass. The group is not afraid to blend contemporary rock, pop and dance with traditional bluegrass to keep things fresh. Their music is sure to leaving you grinning and coming back for more. Bring your dancing trousers and be ready to raise a sweat!
A blast of Americana, a dash of hot picking, layered with soaring harmonies, Coppermine Junction, with a repertoire of songs from fast foot stompers to waltzes, channelling Gillian Welch, Tim O’Brien and Earl Scruggs. Coppermine Junctions’ old-time mountain music raises spirits.
BOOKINGS highly recommended. https://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/events/category/concerts-shows/ Contact: E: gather@fairfieldnelson.org.nz P: +64 (03) 548 3640
Salmonella Dub Soundsystem - Nelson
Friday, 30 November 2018 from 19:00-00:15
Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Tickets · $30-$40 www.cosmicticketing.co.nz
NCMA Orchestral Pathways Concert Friday 30th November, 6pm
Tickets and programme details available soon
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