1. Art and Diseño

February
Arts
Diary
Floor Pride Civic Theatre
We are Marlborough’s premier events venue, situated in
the heart of Blenheim.Visit www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Phone
520 8558 and keep up to date with events coming to the
Marlborough Floor Pride Civic Theatre each month
Proudly Sponsored By:
Sunday 1 February
Marlborough Farmers Market - @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer all
at one market. Phone: 021 053 9324
Email: [email protected]
Venue: A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Roads, Blenheim
Sunday Evening Cruise - @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm Join us cruising the
Opawa River on a relaxed Sunday evening A lovely meal and dessert
provided with full bar available. Call us on 021 507 404
Website: http://www.marlboroughriverqueen.com/
Venue: Marlborough River Quuen, Horton St wharf, Blenheim
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarlboroughRiverQueen
More FM Raft Race - @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Build your raft and
meet us on the Riverbank to race your raft down the Taylor River.
Loads of Spot Prizes. Register from 12.30pm on the Riverbank,
race starts at 2pm. Rules online at morefm.co.nz or
pop in to More FM, 1 Main Street Blenheim.
Phone 03 984 3400 Venue: Taylor River, Nelson Street, Blenheim
Swim from Rarangi to Whites bay Hipkins cup - @ 11:30
am - 5:00 pm Meet behind the fire station 11am registration and
swim starts at 11.30am $10 enter fee Check Rarangi surf club
facebook page for more details or phone 027 206 4067.
Venue; Rarangi Fire Station, 252 Rarangi Beach Rd, Rarangi
Mt Fyffe 4WD trip - @ 10:00 am Join the Canterbury Recreational
4WD club for a tag-along drive up Mt Fyffe. Own 4WD required,
OR join Karl Townsend’s 12-seater unimog trip. Bookings required,
phone 03 572 9100. Cost: Free for tag-along. $tbc for Unimog ride.
Venue: Mount Fyffe, Canterbury
Monday 2 February
Marlborough Women Only Rides - @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marlborough Women Only Rides Monday night meet at AvantiPlus
Blenheim 61 Queen Street, depart at 6.00 sharp this ride is
designed to suit all levels: – for the beginner/recreational rider/elite
rider. Ride goes for about an hour then back at Fairweathers on
Scott for coffee. For more info Phone: 03 578 0433
Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikemarlborough.co.nz
Tuesday 3 February
Avantiplus Summer Running Series - @ 5:30pm $5 Timed 5km run/
walk from Taylor River Fountain every Tuesday from 13 january to 31
March 2015 $5 entry fee 5.30pm: Walkers/ Hybrids 5.45pm: Runners
Kids Welcome (Gold Coin Donation) Take your race bib to Fairweathers
on Scott for great spot prizes after each run Phone: 035780433
Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikemarlborough.co.nz
Venue: Taylor River, Nelson Street, Blenheim
Friday 6 February
Sweet Az Sun Festival @ 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm $20 Celebrate
the Sun Capital of Aotearoa & Bob Marley ‘s Birthday this Waitangi
Day….tickets $20 or $40 for a family of 2 adults & 2 children,
under 10 year olds free entry….get your friends together & head
into the Marlborough sun for a day Phone: 02 142 7837
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/happy.party.people
The Omaka Maze - @ 5:00 pm – 9pm $6 - $28. Blenheim’s first
ever Corn Maze. Opening 17th January till Easter. Opening hours
are Fridays 5pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-9pm, School
groups, Youth groups, etc. open by appointment. Admission prices:
Adults (16 years and over) $9, Kids (4-15 years) $6, Under 4 years
Free, Family (2 Adults, 2 Kids) $28. Cold drinks and Ice Creams
available to purchase. Eftpos available. Picnic area. We recommend
walking shoes. Phone: 027 839 8731 Email: [email protected]
Venue: Dog Point Road, Blenheim
Saturday 7 February
Waitaria Bay Classic Tri - You’ll start your kayaking cross the
beautiful blue Waitaria Bay surrounded with our amazing green hills
as the sun rises on another beautiful Kenepuru day. For more info
visit http://wbtriplusz.wix.com/waitaria-bay-tri ENTRY FORMS or
more information available from any member of our Waitaria Bay
Fitness Group or phone 03-573 4420 /
email [email protected]. See you on the day!
Wednesday 11 February
Information and Enrolment Session for “Certificate in Money
Management” @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm NO FEE. Info sessions:
Wednesday 11th, 18th and 25th February at 6pm. Call us now to
save you a seat! Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at the
Koru Institute of Training and Education (KITE) from 6pm to 9pm.
Call Pip now on 03-547 6138 or
visit www.barbicantc.com to register.
Thursday 12 February
Information and Enrolment session for “Certificate in Small
Business Management” @ 6:00am FREE local community
part-time business programme for anyone thinking of starting up a
small-medium business or have just started in business. For more
information, contact the Barbican Training Centre on 03 547 6138
or register at www.barbicantc.com
Friday 13 February
Wine Festival Market day - @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm A FREE all-day
market from 9am-4pm in the Blenheim town centre. Work up some
steps before the festival and browse through a variety of stalls – try
local food and visit the local stores to well,
meet the locals! Phone: 03 577 2391
Email: [email protected]
Venue: Blenheim Town Centre
Saturday 14 February
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival - @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Festival goers will get the opportunity to sample a unique selection
of world-class wines and delicious local cuisine all in the heart
of one of Marlborough’s oldest and most picturesque vineyards –
Brancott Vineyard. Day long entertainment, from a full brass band to
kiwi classics cap this unique vineyard festival.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.marlboroughwinefestival.co.nz/
Venue: Brancott Vineyard Estate 180 Brancott Road, Blenheim
Branch Mountain-bike trip - @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Join the
Marlborough Mountain-bike Club for an adventure up the Branch
River. Bring your own bike and food/water. Grade 2 riding (med). Meet
at the Railway Station car park, back about 3:30 pm. Cost: Free
Phone: 03 578 1003 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.marlboroughmountainbikeclub.co.nz/
Venue: Railway Station Carpark
Sunday 15 February
Pollard Park Summer Concert - @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm This year,
the Pop-Opera trio TRE-BELLE, will perform alongside some local
talented opera & classical performers, not only this but once
again Marlborough 4 Fun will provide an abundance of children’s
activities, food stalls and more, all in the tranquil settings of
Pollard Park, So gather up the family, round up your friends,
bring a picnic and a blanket and relax and unwind after a busy
festival weekend here in Marlborough. For more info
visit www.marlborough4fun.co.nz or Phone: 035778935
Venue: Pollard Park Parker Street, Blenheim
Seaweek Guided snorkel trip - @ 9:00am DOC and Experiencing
Marine Reserves is proud to host our first community snorkel day
SAT 14th MARCH
FEBRUARY 2015
Great free entertainment for the whole family!
Pollard Park - Sun 15th From 5.30pm
Marlborough District Brass Band
Pop Opera Trio - Tre-Belle
FREE Kids activities
Pack a Picnic, chair/blanket and relax!
Picton - Sat 21st From 2pm
Midge McCleary
FREE Kids activities incl Inflatable’s
Sausage sizzle & Mr Whippy or Pack a Picnic
Whites Bay - Sat 28th From 12.00noon
Nelson ukulele sensations The Uklectics
and local rising star Millie Wensley
FREE Kids activities incl inflatables & more
Visit www.marlborough4fun.co.nz or PH 03 5778935
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Havelock Domain 10am - 6pm
All day entertainment, Featuring:
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Buses must be booked in advance
Also available at Marlborough 4 Fun office, I-Site Blenheim,
Picton & Nelson and Hav-e-Look Cafe, Havelock
www.havelockmusselfestival.co.nz
The Diversion Gallery
Open 12 – 5pm Wed – Sat, other days by apt,
at Long Island Marine Reserve. Bookings essential, places are
10 London Quay, Picton, 573 7376 or 027 440 8121.
limited so book early (phone +64 3 5203002). Cost: $30 (includes
boat transport, snorkel equipment and experienced snorkel guides) The Diversion Gallery exhibits fine art by leading New
Phone: 03 572 9100 Email: [email protected] Venue: Long
Zealand contemporary artists, in a stylish gallery on the
Island, Queen Charlotte Sounds, Marlborough
waterfront in Picton, Marlborough.
Tuesday 17 February
Visit http://www.thediversiongallery.co.nz/for further
Folk Harpist - @ 7:30 pm Eduard Klassen, Paraguayan Folk Harpist.
Blenheim Recital Tuesday February 17 7.30pm St.Ninian’s Church 1 information.
Millennium Public Art Gallery
Riley Crescent Blenheim Enquiries 03 578 8637
Visit: www.wairaupresbyterian.org.nz
Open 10.30am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri & 1 – 4pm
weekends, Seymour Sq, 579 2001
Saturday 21 February
Picton Summer Concert - @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm hitting the
www.marlboroughart.org.nz
Foreshore once again for a frenzy of free children’s entertainment
1 February – 15 March 2015 Adam Portraiture
is the annual Marlborough 4 Fun Summer Concert, providing the
Awards Touring Exhibition - Showcasing Portraits
region with two hours of free fun for all the family. This year we
will see the return of a crazy amount of inflatable’s, face painting
by Marlborough artists; Mieke Hilhorst and Caroline
and hopefully sunshine. The Water Walkers will be back for a small della Porta, who were shortlisted in the Awards.
fee too. Bring along a picnic parents, grandparents and friends and
Please contact the Gallery for information about public
relax to the sounds of local musician Midge McLeary. Don’t forget
programmes: 579 2001,
some coins so you can enjoy a Mr Whippy or a sausage sizzle….
And if the weather is nice, bring a towel so you can have a splash
[email protected]
about in the sea. Visit www.marlborough4fun.co.nz
Phone: 035778935 Venue: Picton Foreshore, Picton, New Zealand
Yealands Yak 2015 - $95 A 6-hour all women team trail event
around New Zealand’s largest vineyard – Yealands Estate on the
stunning Marlborough Coast. Register your team at www.yealands.
co.nz/yak Early bird tickets are available until 1 December 2014
For more info contact Yealands Family Wines
Phone: 03 5757618 Email: [email protected]
Cruise on the Pelorus Sound @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy a cruise
on the Pelorus Sound and visit the Plaisier Family at Tui Nature
Reserve. Leave Havelock Marina on the Pelorus Mailboat at 9.00
am. Returning at approximately 5.oo pm. Bring suitable clothing,
drinks and lunch and walking shoes. Transport provided for the less
able. Cost $60.00 per adult, Children half price (conditions apply)
Book by phoning 5741088.
Tui Nature Reserve boat trip and guided walk - @
9:00am - 5:30pm
$30 - $60 Learn about their restoration project and conservation
successes. Boat leaves from Havelock. Bring drink, lunch, good
footwear. Transport available in Reserve for those less able to
walk. Bookings required, phone 03 5741088. Cost: $60 adult,
$30 child.
Sunday 22 February
More FM Beach Day 2015 - @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm - Head
out to Whites Bay for the More FM Beach Day – a great day of
family fun! The Sandcastle Competition will run from 10.30am till
12.45pm and the infamous Beach Dig will kick off at 1pm. More FM
Marlborough will be there with music, sunscreen, laughter and a
whole heap of prizes – we look forward to seeing you there!
http://www.morefm.co.nz
Venue; Whites Bay, Port Underwood Rd, Rarangi, Blenheim
An afternoon of County Music at Pollard Park @ 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Blenheim Country Music Club Presents An afternoon of
County Music at Pollard Park. Bring a picnic and relax and enjoy
yourselves. Suitable for all ages Contact Ross on 578 3922 for
further information.
Monday 23 February
Blenheim Residents & Ratepayers Association - @ 7:00 pm - 9:00
pm At Dodsons Restaurant 7-9pm 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: blenheimrra@gmail.
com or Ph: 577 5088 The Original Real Ale House of Marlborough
Venue: Dodsons Restaurant, 1, Dodson Street, Blenheim
Saturday 28 February
Whites Bay Summer Concert - @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm New to
the Marlborough 4 Fun events calendar for 2015 is the Whites
Bay Summer Concert as part of the annual Summer Concert
Series. You asked for it, we listened and its here! So pack a picnic,
slap on some sun screen, hop into your togs and cruise along to
Whites Bay for some summer fun at the beach. There will be two
hours of entertainment on the grass area including music from
Nelson ukulele sensations The Uklectics and local rising star Millie
Wensley. Free inflatables and face painting will also be available
and it wouldn’t be a kiwi summer event without Mr Whippy and
a sausage sizzle so don’t forget some money for an ice cream too.
Venue: Whites Bay, Port Underwood Rd, Rarangi, Blenheim.
For more info visit www.marlborough4fun.co.nz or
Phone 03 577 8935
Relay for Life - When: Saturday 28 February 2015 Where: Giesens
Sport & Events Centre Renwick Contact Zoe Gray
Email: [email protected] Ph: 03 579 4379 during business
hours Phone: 03 579 4379 Venue: Renwick Giesen Sports and
Events Centre, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick, Marlborough.
Website: http://www.renwicksportscentre.co.nz/
Celebrate Seaweek: Art at the Beach - @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm FREE
Using sand, seaweed and driftwood come and create beach art of
your favourite sea creature. At 3 pm for those who wish we will
undertake a beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, bucket and spade,
any other tools you need to create your creation, drink and snacks
as well as your imagination. Meet at the White’s Bay Surf Club.
Cost: Free Phone: 03 520 3002 Venue: Whites Bay,
Port Underwood, Waikawa.
To receive monthly updates of Marlborough events, subscribe to our newsletter at:
www.marlborough4fun.co.nz Email: [email protected] Ph 577 8935
Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery
Open 10.30am – 4.30pm daily, 204 High St,
577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com Through to
February 15th - “Through the Lens” Photography
Exhibition An exquisite photography exhibition, from
local photographers including photos from Marlborough,
and as afar afield as the Antarctic
MVH Gallery at Marlborough Vintners Hotel
Open 10am – 5pm daily, 190 Rapaura Rd, 572 5094 or
027 440 8121
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 PRINT MAKING WITH WOODCUTS
- February 21 - February 22 Fees: $150 Email:
[email protected], Phone
021 026 78711 Organizer Marlborough Arts Society,
Venue: Dudson Scott Art Gallery, 1494 Statehighway
6, RenwickPhone:
Tony Roche Art Gallery
NEW to Marlborough 12 – 5 pm 7 days a week,
other times by apt. Shop 3 , 21 Wellington St.,
Picton 027-490-3088. Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 027-490-3088 contact Alethea
Website: www.rocheart.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyrocheart
Le Café
Exhibition – Caroline della Porta Through till
February 13 @ 9:00 am Caroline interprets some
familiar myths, legends (and one nursery rhyme) on a
series of layered panels. This is the first local showing
of her individual piece “The 4th Quarter of the Pacific:
The Ring of Fire” – a totem made in collaboration with
4 other Marlborough artists. During opening hours,
Phone: 03 573 5379 or 027 750 5488
Email: [email protected]
Venue: Le Café, London Quay, Picton
Deadline for March
Event Guide: Friday 13 February
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