THIS MONTH’S FEATURED EVENTS ARE:
LIVE LIKE LIONS: NZ SPRING TOUR
at 7pm Wednesday 3rd December 2014 at the Funky Lizard, Tauranga
SIDEWALK EMPIRE with VINYL BISCUIT
at 8pm, Thursday 4 December 2014 at Mauao Performing Arts Centre, (MAUPAC), Totara Street, Mount Mauganui
MARK Laurent & BRENDA Liddiard
at 7pm Thursday 4 December 2014 at the Tauranga Art Gallery
Tickets just $25. ($20. Friend of Gallery)
For more than two decades Auckland duo Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, with passionate acoustic style their specialty
For bookings Phone 07 578 7933 or for more information www.artgallery.org.nz
THE ENTERTAINERS CLUB presents
ROCK’N CHRISTMAS Tom Sharplin & The Cadillacs
at 5pm, Sunday 14 December 2014 at the Tauranga Citizens Club (Upstairs) Cnr 13th Ave and Cameron Rd, Tauranga. $10. Door sales from 4.30pm. Full bar service and restaurant meals available from 5.30pm. For more information Phone Nicole Stagg on 027 228 3455 email goldpromo@xtra.co.nz
FAMILY FUN DAY with Variety Children’s Charity
at 11am 14 December the Phoenix Downtown Tauranga
Face painting, bouncy castles, bucking bull challenge, fire engine rides and SANTA!
7 DAYS LIVE at Baycourt
at 7.30pm 17 December 2014
The 7 Days “A” team hits the road in a van. See what happens when there are no cameras, censors or editors. This show starts with a burst of quick fire stand-up and then it’s a no-holds-barred game of uncut 7 Days with Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood, Urzila Carlson, Ben Hurley and Josh Thomson!!! Please note content may offend.
AND DON’T MISS:
TAURANGA ART GALLERY
MUSIC AT THE GALLERY:
MARK Laurent & BRENDA Liddiard
at 7pm Thursday 4 December 2014 at the Tauranga Art Gallery
Tickets just $25. ($20. Friend of Gallery)
For more than two decades Auckland duo Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, with passionate acoustic style their specialty
For bookings Phone 07 578 7933 or for more information www.artgallery.org.nz
FILM AT THE GALLERY;
AAFFF – Presents Rad Company
Wednesday 3rd December 2014 at 7.00pm
A One-off screening of the epic Red Bull/Freeride Entertainment film; Brandon Semenuk’s Rad Company
Book at the Tauranga Art Gallery 07 578 4933
LECTURES & WORKSHOPS AT THE GALLERY:
Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow Street, Tauranga Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated www.artgallery.org.nz Phone 07 578 7933
IN HEART’S WAKE
at 4pm, Sunday 7 December 2014 at the Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, Tauranga
CHRISTMAS AT THE PROMS
at 11am, Friday 12 December 2014 at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga
KING BROTHERS & THE DHDFDS
at 9pm, Saturday 13 December 2014 at Karma Gentlemens Club Tauranga,
A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
at 5.30pm, Saturday 20 December 2014 at Mills Reef Winery
PAPAMOA TAVERN, Papamoa, Tauranga
at 2pm 31 December Wednesday 2014 see in the New Year with a celebration at the Papamoa Tavern
LITTLE BIG EVENTS
bringing great events to a great community
THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS, Mt Maunganui
Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd, 9.00am to 2.00pm
SATURDAYS Dec 6th, Jan 3rd, Feb 7th, Mar 7th, Apr 4th
THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS, Papamoa
The Papamoa Domain, 561 Papamoa Beach Rd 9.00am to 2.00pm
SUNDAYS Jan 18th, Feb 1st and Mar 22nd
NIGHT OWL CINEMA, Mt Maunganui
Mt Drury Reserve, Mt Maunganui 6.00pm to late
SATURDAYS Dec 13th, Jan 11th, Feb 14th, Mar 14th
DINNER IN THE DOMAIN, Papamoa
THURSDAYS Dec 4th, 11th, 18th, Jan 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th,
Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and Mar 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
TAURANGA’S CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK, Mt Maunganui
Blake Park, Mt Maunganui 2.00pm – 9.00pm
SATURDAY Dec 20th, Gold coin entry
ON THE LAWN – Beer, Food & Wine Festival
Blake Park Mt Maunganui 1.00pm-10.00pm
THURSDAY Jan 8th THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT
PAPAMOA BEACH FRONT FESTIVAL, Papamoa
Papamoa’s Top 10 Holiday resort 9.00am to 3.00pm
SUNDAY Feb 8th, Gold coin entry
BAYCOURT COMMUNITY & ARTS CENTRE
Make sure you regularly check out the Baycourt website, Vibe and local media for what’s happening at Baycourt!
CONCERT ON WHEELS NZ
12 December 6.30pm and 13 December 1.30pm and 7.30pm
Dance Education Centre presents a variety dance concert – ballet, jazz and contemporary dance based on Wheels in NZ. High energy, big entertainment with young people giving an experience not to be missed!
7 DAYS LIVE
17 December 7.30pm
The 7 Days “A” team hits the road in a van. See what happens when there are no cameras, censors or editors. This show starts with a burst of quick fire stand-up and then it’s a no-holds-barred game of uncut 7 Days with Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood, Urzila Carlson, Ben Hurley and Josh Thomson!!! Please note content may offend.
BAY COURT 38 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110,
For more information visit www.ticketek.co.nz
Tickets 0800 842 538 Phone 07 577 718
baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz
CURSE OF THE PEARL NECKLACE
A fully-themed venue & staff Christmas Party Show! A fun show with a pirate theme. Bring your workmates and have a blast!
To 13 December 2014
Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat night shows 8pm start $30. a ticket; early bird, senior, student and group special prices.
WESTSIDE THEATRE, 17th Avenue, Tauranga
More information: rachgasston@gmail.com
SCARLET WOMEN: COME AGAIN
to 13 December 2014
SIXTEENTH AVENUE THEATRE, 16th Avenue, Tauranga
Tickets from Baycourt or online at TicketDirect
More information Phone 07 578 5068 www.taurangatheatre.co.nz
EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE
Sunday afternoon Jazz at Comida on The Strand, Tauranga
WAY OUT WEST
A season of a comedy murder mystery dinner show
Saturdays 7.00pm – 10.30pm at the
Tauranga Race Course, Greerton
SHOWING NOW:
TAURANGA ART GALLERY
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:
Euan Macleod: The Painter in the Painting until 22 February 2015
Works are showing in both the Atrium and Long & Window Gallery. Sydney-based New Zealand artist Macleod’s first survey show in this country including his largest work ever inspired by White Island dominates the Atrium space.
Anya Sinclair: The Garden of Forking Paths until 08 February 2015
New works by this Dunedin artist showing in Gallery One and inspired by her time growing up in the Waitakere Ranges and also her travel to Brazil.
Whale Years: Painting by Gregory O’Brien until 08 February 2015
Works inspired by O’Brien’s time on various islands.
John Blackburn: In the Shadow of the Mount until 01 February 2015
English-born John Blackburn travels to Mount Maunganui every summer with his wife, to relax and be inspired. Essentially and abstract artist, he created these works during the trips back to NZ.
And don’t miss the whale protest artworks shown on the gallery staircase landing wall.
Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow Street, Tauranga Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated www.artgallery.org.nz Phone 07 578 7933
GALLERY 59 showing the unique floral themed work from established artist Graham Crowe created for the recent Garden & Art Festival.
Gallery 59, 9th Avenue, Tauranga
ART + BODY GALLERY
Art + Body Gallery a Mount Maunganui based gallery with a New Zealand Maori arts focus..
For more information: Julie Paama Pengelly
Art + Body Gallery & Creative Studio 229A Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui 3116
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213 2213 or 021 331 072 www.facebook.com/artbodygalleryexhibitions
LIGHTWAVE GALLERY A VIRTUAL GALLERY
THE EARLY YEARS OF NIKOLAI EAGLESTONE AKA RAY GUN REX A unique on-going project of original drawings by artist and photographer Ken Wright and associated artefacts and artwork (a new section of this series will be released shortly) and the work of gallery associated artists www.lightwavegallery.co.nz + 64 7929 7573 021 995 092
the incubator
an independent arts organisation and collective of working artists with a small exhibition space regularly showing interesting collective and local art
the incubator , Historic Village 17th Avenue, Tauranga
www.theincubator.co.nz email info@theincubator.co.nz
CREATIVE TAURANGA COMMUNITY GALLERY
13 Willow Street, Tauranga Phone:
www.creativetauranga.org.nz email reception@creativetauranga.org.nz
HUNG WELL ART MUSEUM
A display of art & mirrors old & ancient
90 Devonport Road, Tauranga
GREERTON VILLAGE HALL
KATIKATI
OPOTIKI
ROTORUA
Featured events:
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Rotorua District Choir
05 December 2014 7.00pm
TEX MEX CHRISTMAS
Blue Baths Rotorua
05 December 2014
A Christmas singles function
ROTORUA CHRISTMAS PARADE
06 December 2014 12 noon
In the Rotorua CBD area Santa shows up!
CONCERT SHOWCASE
Rotorua Convention Centre
07 December 2.00pm
A classical music showcase concert
Art Gecko & Western Heights High School Choir
07 December 2014, 5pm
ARAWA PARK RACEWAY Jazz
TE AMORANGI TRUST MUSEUM
Rotorua Heritage Museum & Historic Village
STEAM DAYS
14 December 2014 and 4 and 11 January 2015
the steam engines are operating!!!
A New Zealand early settlers museum.
FAT FREDDY’S DROP
02 January 2015 5.00pm-11.00pm
Lake Front reggae concert with local and international artists. General Admission $59.00
ALSO LOOK AT:
ROTORUA MUSEUM
Make sure you regularly check the Rotorua Museum website as the Museum has ongoing and regularly changing art, cultural and socially interactive events for adults and children
PICK & MIX
Until 10 May 2015
Showcases over 50 assorted treasures from the Rotorua Museum Collection selected by the Museum Staff. Each work reflects a huge range of opinions and tastes. Enjoy treasures from core collections including art works by Colin McCahon, Peter Siddell and Ralph Hotere as well as curious objects such as miniature irons and tyre swans!
JACK LANG PHOTOGRAPHS ROTORUA
Until 28 February 2015
Jack Lang was the photographer and editor of the Rotorua Edition of the Photo News from 1966-1969
The Rotorua Museum Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua is open daily from 9am – 5pm Admission is free for Rotorua Residents (with proof of residency) Adults $20. Seniors (65+)$18.00 Children (5-15years) $8.00
For more information check the web site www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Or Phone Kathy Nicholls at 07 351 7831
ROTARY MARKET KUIRAU PARK
7am to 1pm
The largest event in Rotorua
PRINCES GATE HOTEL
01 November 2014 and onwards
Tribute and Cover Bands
SOUND SHELL MARKET
On the lakefront and in operation for 25 years, fabulous handcrafts
BOP BLUES CLUB NIGHT & JAM
(Club nights the first Wednesday of the month)
ROTORUA RSA
ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET
06 November 2014 , 5.00pm
Boutique style shopping, ethnic food, art and art craft and accessories
LOCKWOOD ART EXHIBITION
UNTIL SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2015
LOCKWOOD VILLAGE, ROTORUA
EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY
FEATURED EVENTS:
CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL Whakatane
Glad Tidings Edgecumbe Christmas Choir at Whakatane
Saturday 06 December 2014 at the Church of St George & St John
Domain Road, Whakatane, Adults $20., Children $5. (Cash only)
Door sales $25.
BERRYTOWN FESTIVAL Whakatane
Saturday 10 January 2015
10am to 2pm on The Strand Whakatane
stalls, music, raffles, arts and crafts, entertainment
for more information 07 308 6500 or email frost.d@xtra.co.nz
LIONS ANNUAL OHOPE CONCERT AT THE BEACH
Saturday 02 January 2015 2.pm-7pm
Gold coin donation for a relaxed musical afternoon under pohutukawa trees. Bring the Family, beach chairs and sun umbrellas for a great family time!
SUMMER SERANADE at Whakatane
featuring Coral Nicholson and Adele Dixon
Friday 16 January 2015 at 7pm at the Church of St George & St John
DANCE CARNIVAL & SUMMER ARTS OPENING Whakatane
Saturday 17 January 2015 4pm
MOLLY MORPETH CANADAY EXHIBITION
OPENS AT THE WHAKATANE LIBRARY & EXHIBITION CENTRE
23 January 2015 to 22 March 2015
Weekdays 9am-5pm Sat and Sun 10-2pm
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
SUMMER OPERA RECITAL
Saturday 24 January 2015 at 7.30pm and
Monday 26 January 2015 at 4.pm
AND DON’T FORGET TO VISIT:
OHOPE MARKET
06 December 2014
First Saturday of every month and every Second Saturday over summer and special dates.
8.30am to 12.30pm
07 312 3339 027 270 5094
OHOPE LIONS MARKET
07 December 2014 9am to 12pm (First Sunday of every month)
Items listed in the Beacon
DETOUR BAR & LOUNGE, Whakatane
first Sunday of the month until December 31st 2014
Jazz and Soul
WHAKATANE RIVER EDGE PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY
First Sunday of every month and every Sunday during the school holidays!
(December 2014) 10am to 4pm
A miniature railway operated by the Eastern Bay of Plenty Model Engineers Society Inc.
WHAKATANE SUNDAY MARKETS
Every Sunday at the Whakatane War Memorial Carpark (unless otherwise advised)
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
www.whakatanemuseum.org.nz Phone 07 306 6509
WHAKATANE LIBRARY & EXHIBITION CENTRE
23 January 2015 Friday, 2pm
MOLLY MORPETH CANADAY EXHIBITION opens to 22 March 2015
Weekdays 9am-5pm Sat and Sun 10-2pm
49 Whakahoroa Drive, Whakatane 3120
www.artswhakatane.co.nz Phone + 64 7 306 6509
WAR MEMORIAL HALL COMPLEX WHAKATANE
Short Street, Whakatane
Tickets www.ticketek.co.nz Phone 0800 842 538
WHAKAMAX
WHAKATANE THURSDAY MARKETS
Every second and last Thursday of the month
PEACE PARK, Boon Street, Whakatane
WHAKATANE LITTLE THEATRE
