Activity Guide
Saturday
Grant Stevens: What We Had Was Real
Type: Art ExhibitionVenue: City Gallery
Date: Saturday, 28th of Jun, 2014
Time: 10:00am
Price: Free entry.
Season finishes: Sunday, 7th of Sep, 2014
Summary: Brisbane artist Grant Stevens' beautiful big screen video installation explores how human psychology and communication are being reshaped in the digital era – no break up conversation will ever be the same again
PRISMISM - confronting the GCSB
Type: Art ExhibitionVenue: Enjoy Gallery
Date: Friday, 11th of Jul, 2014
Time: 11:00am
Price: Free entry. Gallery open Wed- Sat only. Check out enjoy.org.nz.
Season finishes: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Summary: PRISMISM is the first exhibition of Emil McAvoy's paintings, alongside other works, which confront the loaded issue of government communications surveillance.
Recent disclosures of widespread illegal surveillance by the NSA's PRISM programme, and its connections with the activities of the New Zealand Government's Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), have galvanised public debate.
Interactive Kids Theatre
Type: Family ConcertVenue: Southern Cross Abel Smith St
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 11:00am
Price: Free entry. The Cross have heaps of activities for kids - head to www.thecross.co.nz for details
Summary: Every second Saturday we team up with KidzStuff theatre and Playshop Theatre to bring you productions for the little ones, in our guest room, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!
As per all our activities at The Cross, the shows are free, so come one come all, bring a friend or three and enjoy some fun theatre and stories. Shows start at 11am in our Guest Room so make sure you're in nice and early to secure a good spot.
For more info about activities for kids - head to www.thecross.co.nz and click on 'Kids At The Cross'
NZSO presents Shakespeare in Music
Type: OrchestralVenue: Michael Fowler Centre
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Tickets from Ticketek.co.nz. Marking his 450th birthday, we celebrate musical works inspired by Shakespeare’s genius.
Summary: 'The man that hath no music in himself / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds / Is fit for treasons'
With this in mind, and marking his 450th birthday, we celebrate musical works that have been inspired by Shakespeare’s genius. Korngold’s Much Ado About Nothing Suite is a perfect demonstration of the lush melodies that made him such a popular film composer. And it was for a film version of Henry V that Walton composed his regal and resplendent score, while Mendelssohn’s incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream overflows with musical magic. Balancing these iridescent works is Strauss’s symphonic poem Macbeth. A declaration of his faith in modernism, the work is unashamedly dramatic. Led by the supreme musicianship of British conductor Alexander Shelley, this concert brings the Bard to life in a ‘concord of sweet sounds’.
Second Afterlife
Type: TheatreVenue: Bats Out of Site (Corner of Cuba & Dixon Street)
Date: Friday, 18th of Jul, 2014
Time: 8:00pm
Price: $18.00, Concession $14.00, Group 6+ $13.00.
Season finishes: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Summary: Dan has done it all – Facebook, Bebo, Warcraft, that unfortunate foray on NZDating. Profiles, used and deleted. Now he’s ready to reinvent himself. It’s time for a new profile.
However, there’s a hitch.
In order to forge a new identity, Dan has to face up to his internet history: the Bebo emo, Warcraft gamer, and NZDating casanova. They’re cooler, savvier, and shot from more flattering angles. And they’re not going down without a fight.
Second Afterlife is a dark comedy about life (and death) in the digital age. Inspired by Dante’s Inferno, and in the tradition of Scott Pilgrim vs the World, it is a twisted allegory for the Facebook generation – a poetic, ass-kicking romp to the darkest corners of web.
Book now at bats.co.nz
DRAX PROJECT EP ENCORE & FEAST
Type: Live BandVenue: San Francisco Bath House
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 9:00pm
Price: $10 door sales only!
Summary: It’s a DRAX PROJECT EP ENCORE & FEAST!!!
Join us early for FREE FOOD!!!
(vegetarian etc options of course available)
HUGE thanks to everyone who made it along to Drax Project‘s EP launch! We hope you all enjoyed the night! From our end, that was the most fun show the band have ever played! So shout-outs to all the people who helped us put it, and the EP together!
Basically since San Fran sold out last time they've invited us back... Plus, have you checked out the wings and ribs that come out of their smoker yet? So anyway, what the hell!
Glory Days Magazine Launch - Red Hot Rockabilly!
Type: Live BandVenue: Laundry (240 Cuba Street)
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 9:30pm
Price:
Summary: Saturday night - Wellington City, get down and see THE X RAY CATS! Be prepared to dance...
Glory Days Magazine Launch - Red Hot Rockabilly!
Type: Live BandVenue: Laundry (240 Cuba Street)
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free entry!
Summary: The X-Ray Catz hit the Laundry this Saturday, bringing you a dose of real live Bonafide Rockabilly action.
Band starts 10pm, DJs before and after. Be prepared to dance!
The NZ DMC DJ Championship
Type: DJ BattleVenue: The Grand (Courtney place)
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 10:00pm
Price:
Summary: The Southern Regional Heat of the NZ DMC DJ Championship, hosted by King Kapisi!
The Breaks at Meow
Type: DJ Dance PartyVenue: Meow - 9 Edward Street
Date: Saturday, 2nd of Aug, 2014
Time: 11:00pm
Price: Free entry.
Summary: Party Hip Hop, RnB, 90's Throwbacks, just the best dance music.
Up and Comings
AROHA at Meow
Type: DJ
Venue: Meow - 9 Edward Street
Date: Friday, 1st o Aug, 2014
Time: 8:00pm
Price: $10 plus booking fee from DashTickets. AROHA with support from BEX, HUNTER L'HAINE, MELFUNCTION, HEYLADY, LYDIA.
Season Starts: Friday, 1st o Aug, 2014
Summary: AROHA
with support from BEX, HUNTER L'HAINE, MELFUNCTION, HEYLADY, LYDIA
DOORS from 8pm
PRE SALES FROM http://www.dashtickets.co.nz/?/event/7nwyr8jt2
Since listening to her Mum's punk records as a kid in home town Masterton, Aroha's passion for music (and desire to get out of dodge) has developed into a fully fledged career in broadcasting.
An accomplished DJ, Aroha received the reader-voted 2013 Rip It Up Magazine “Best Of Kiwi - Best Club DJ” award. Her eclectic blend of techno, house, new disco, electronica, hip hop and bass heavy goodness continues to win her fans around Aotearoa.
http://www.mixcloud.com/aroha/
Richter City Rebels at The Cross
Type: Live Band
Venue: Southern Cross Abel Smith St
Date: Friday, 1st o Aug, 2014
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free entry. Escape or Embrace wind down party feat. Richter City Rebels.
Season Starts: Friday, 1st o Aug, 2014
Summary: Escape or Embrace wind down party feat. Richter City Rebels -
Through out the months of June and July, Southern Cross have been hosting an exciting competition. The idea lies in the prize - if you win you choose whether to escape the New Zealand winter and head to a tropical island, or embrace it and head off for a ski holiday. With $1500.00 to spend (and an extra $200.00 on top of that if you're here tonight to claim your prize), you choose sun or snow. Whatever tickles your fancy.
There are 2nd & 3rd prizes, plus loads of other spot prizes to be won. It's going to be a hoedown!
The Richter City Rebels are Wellingtons first and finest New Orleans Second-line Band. With an international line-up featuring Adam Page, Lex French (Harbour City Electric), and Dan Hayles (Myele Manzanza), you're in for a filthy good time.
NZSO presents Shakespeare in Music
Type: Orchestral
Venue: Michael Fowler Centre
Date: Saturday, 2nd o Aug, 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Tickets from Ticketek.co.nz. Marking his 450th birthday, we celebrate musical works inspired by Shakespeare’s genius.
Season Starts: Saturday, 2nd o Aug, 2014
Summary: "The man that hath no music in himself / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds / Is fit for treasons"
With this in mind, and marking his 450th birthday, we celebrate musical works that have been inspired by Shakespeare’s genius. Korngold’s Much Ado About Nothing Suite is a perfect demonstration of the lush melodies that made him such a popular film composer. And it was for a film version of Henry V that Walton composed his regal and resplendent score, while Mendelssohn’s incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream overflows with musical magic. Balancing these iridescent works is Strauss’s symphonic poem Macbeth. A declaration of his faith in modernism, the work is unashamedly dramatic. Led by the supreme musicianship of British conductor Alexander Shelley, this concert brings the Bard to life in a ‘concord of sweet sounds’.
Orchestra Wellington presents: Song of the Nightingale
Type: Orchestral
Venue: Michael Fowler Centre
Date: Saturday, 9th o Aug, 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Tix from Ticketek.co.nz. The kind of beautiful full plumage that only master composers and a symphony orchestra can provide.
Season Starts: Saturday, 9th o Aug, 2014
Season finishes: Wednesday, 27th o Aug, 2014
Summary: Haydn’s ‘Hen’ symphony carries more drama and mystery than its title might suggest. Rimsky-Korsakov’s fantastic score for The Golden Cockerel shares Stravinsky’s ability to evoke magic, and reveals a Russian bent for satire. Stravinsky adapted his symphonic poem The Song of the Nightingale from his first opera, based on a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G sparkles and struts, with more than a hint of jazz swagger.
Rhythm and Alps 2014
Type: Festival
Venue: Unknown
Date: Tuesday, 30th o Dec, 2014
Time: 12:00am
Price: For line-up information or to purchase tickets visit www.rhythmandalps.co.nz.
Season Starts: Tuesday, 30th o Dec, 2014
Summary: It won’t be too long until summer is here and Rhythm and Alps will hit the Cardrona Valley once again, sure to give festival goers an unforgettable New Year’s experience. Last year the festival sold out in mid December and with a capacity of only 10,000 tickets this year’s festival is selling fast and is expected to sell out.
Featuring Bastille, Shapeshifter, Zane Lowe, Chet Faker, Just Blaze, London Elektricity & MC Wrec, DC Breaks, MØ, Mr Carmack, Mad Professor, Addison Groove, The Cuban Brothers, State of Mind, Team Dynamite, Doprah, Sorceress, Kamandi, Haz Beats, The Nomad, Kev Fresh, Drax Project, and many more!
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.rhythmandalps.co.nz
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