The Gift of Music
In life, there are the watchers and the do-ers. Local violinist and composer Fiona Pears most certainly fits into the latter, perhaps best illustrated by her upcoming concert, from which all proceeds are going to support our city’s most vulnerable. Long recognising the increasing number of homeless in Christchurch, Fiona […]
Food, fun & flicks: American Express Openair Cinemas
A luxurious big screen cinema experience under the stars in the central city is no longer an unattainable dream, with American Express Openair Cinemas hosting all your favourites next month. The South Island’s inaugural event last year proved such a hit that Christchurch city-goers have the opportunity again to watch […]
Q&A: Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is returning to New Zealand in March 2019 to play concerts in Auckland and Wellington before being joined by Dave Dobbyn and the Jordan Luck Band to perform in Nelson and Christchurch. We catch up with the ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ hitmaker ahead of […]
An Odd Couple: The Court Theatre
Ross Gumbley and Mark Hadlow last appeared on stage together in The Court Theatre’s 2010 production Gods of Carnage; now they are to be reunited as mismatched flatmates in the quirky Norwegian comedy play Elling. Hadlow’s Elling is a neurotic budding poet, while Gumbley’s Kjell is a gentle giant who […]
Colour to the City
North Hagley Park was awash with colour on Saturday 2 February, as more than 12,000 people gathered to celebrate the Christchurch Holi Festival of Colours. A traditional Indian celebration of diversity that is globally recognised, it was especially pertinent in the lead-up to Waitangi Day, according to event co-organiser Hitesh […]
Fun for the foodies
Christchurch is set to don its chef whites and apron in April, as it puts on a fun and fabulous foodie event in the city. So clear the pantry, empty the fridge, prepare to stock up and get ready for the 2019 Food Show Christchurch, on from 5 to 7 April at […]
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