Events & escapades
There’s some exciting events and escapades coming to Ashburton in coming months, things that will tempt, tantalise and tickle some funny bones. Looking for things to do and places to go? We’ve got a bunch. Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show 29 September to 30 September Ashburton Domain A wannabe […]
Squisito Gelato! – Gelato Roma
Calling all party and event organisers! Whether it’s a romantic wedding, hen ‘n’ stag party, birthday-bash, baby-shower, Christmas do, or work function, Gelato Roma Mobile will provide delicious treats for your guests. “Whatever the event or party – we aim to delight with our scrumptious gelato,” owners Blair Poland and Margaret Parisi say. […]
Staging your event: Hang-Up Entertainment Services
Lighting and staging production company Hang-Up Entertainment Services can transform any occasion – from parties, school shows and corporate events, to concerts, tours and theatrical productions. “You don’t have to be anywhere special, because we can make wherever you are special,” says owner Andre Goldsmith, who fell into the industry as an entrepreneurial […]
Celebrate in Style: The Tannery
The Tannery is a function venue unlike any other in the city – versatile enough to be informal and casual in the long bar of Blue Smoke, intimate dining in AGA kitchen or opulent and grand for corporate dinners in the Victorian era Atrium. Blue Smoke is ideally suited for any reception or […]
Meet, dine or celebrate: The George
The George is New Zealand’s most awarded boutique hotel and, when you’re having an event, you want the reassurance that everything will run as smoothly and as seamlessly as possible. The professional team at The George will not only make it a personalised, easy experience, but you can rely on their expertise for […]
An epic show: Les Misérables + Win with Metropol
Like musket shot to your heart,” those were the words Christchurch Star reviewer Barry Grant used to describe the 2001 Showbiz Christchurch production of Les Misérables. For those who didn’t get to see that production, or for those who did and can’t wait to see it again, then be excited for the return […]
A Tranquil Trio: Bryce Gallery
Bryce Gallery owner Min Kim says the paintings of the ‘Tranquil Trio’ exhibition (25 July – 31 August at Bryce Gallery) are examples of exceptional brushwork. “Warm, fine light just comes out of the canvases – it’s amazing work.” The exhibition features 28 works by South Island artists Allan Batt, Philip Beadle and […]
Fair’s Fair: Markets and fairs
We’re at the tail end of winter, so we’re preparing to throw off the blankets and start venturing out into the big, wide city again. When it comes to markets and fairs, there’s something for everybody, from the foodies to the fashionistas. So we’ve had a bit of a dalliance as detectives and […]
Telling Extraordinary Tales: TEDxChristchurch
Lilia Tarawa is a New Zealand writer, speaker, holistic health consultant and business coach. Born into New Zealand’s infamous religious cult, Gloriavale, her life was both heaven and hell, before she fled with her eleven family members at eighteen years of age. “The universe second chanced me a life I never dreamed possible,” […]
Celebrating Urban Creativity: FESTA
Bringing life to the central city has been the remit of city planners, policy makers and even the public post-quake, as we seek to reinvigorate and reimagine this space. It’s a brief that has been met by FESTA, the vibrant biennial festival of urban creativity and community, which is set to once again […]
