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May
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Got It Sussed
An exhibition of works by contemporary Maori artists that explore imagery and ideas from popular culture. The exhibition includes works by Jodi Tautari - Lina Marsh - Kereama Taepa - Donna Tupaea - Manu Scott - Zena Elliot - Karl Chitham. There will be a series of public artist talks to accompany this exhibition: view more details > |
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31 May - 04 Jul |
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Whakatane District Museum & Gallery, 11 Boon Street | ||||
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Karl Chitham | ||||
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07 306 0505 | ||||
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Whakarereketanga - Transitions
This is an installation of textile and raranga works by Mark Sykes. These works are part of Sykes' final year as part of the Bachelor of Art & Visual Culture, Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. The artist will be giving a public talk in the exhibition: 10am 12 June. view more details > |
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31 May - 04 Jul |
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Whakatane District Museum & Gallery, 11 Boon Street | ||||
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Karl Chitham | ||||
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07 306 0505 | ||||
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June
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Sightz & Soundz
Whakatane High School showcases the creative talents of its senior art students. A feast of music, dance, visual art and performance. view more details > |
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03 Jun - 04 Jun |
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Whakatane Little Theatre | ||||
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Sue Whale | ||||
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07 308 8251 | ||||
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Michael Houstoun
World-renowned pianist Michael Houstoun with an international solo violinist. view more details > |
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09 Jun |
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Church of St. George & St. John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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T. Bayliss | ||||
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07 308 8661 | ||||
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July
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Ohope Craft Market
Craft and produce market, held first Saturday of every month, fortnightly over summer. view more details > |
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05 Jul |
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Ohope Community Hall and surrounds | ||||
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Sue Coffey | ||||
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07 312 3339 | ||||
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Brilliant Brass
Help the Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass get to the National Championships by attending a fabulous fund-raising concert. Tickets at the door. $5 adults; $20 family. Additional donations welcomed. 4pm Start. view more details > |
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05 Jul |
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Whakatane Little Theatre, Short Street, Whakatane | ||||
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Tania Spence | ||||
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07 308 6006 | ||||
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Real Art Road Show
An unmissable opportunity to see a mobile gallery packed with paintings by the masters of New Zealand art. view more details > |
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07 Jul - 11 Jul |
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Peace Park (beside Whakatane Museum & Gallery) | ||||
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Kay Boreham | ||||
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07 308 7759 | ||||
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Winter Exhibition
A diverse exhibition of work by members of the Whakatane Society of Arts & Crafts. Open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm view more details > |
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10 Jul - 13 Jul |
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Society Rooms, Cnr McAlister & Short Streets, Whakatane | ||||
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Wendy Tozer | ||||
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07 307 8060 | ||||
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Fibre and Fleece Festival
Opotiki's icon biennial art and design event celebrating creativity using natural resources. Inquiries and tickets, Opotiki Info. Centre, 07 315 3031 view more details > |
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11 Jul - 13 Jul |
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Opotiki De Luxe Theatre/Opotiki College | ||||
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Dorothy-Anne Wilson dotwilson@fibreandfleece.co.nz | ||||
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07 315 4679 | ||||
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Hihita & Hoani: Missionaries in Tuhoeland
This exhibition is a celebration of the work of Sister Annie Henry and Rev. John Laughton during their time in the Urewera settlements of Maungapohatu and Ruatahuna. It includes significant taonga from the Whakatane District Museum & Gallery and will be accompanied by a 32 page publication. view more details > |
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12 Jul - 17 Aug |
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Whakatane District Museum & Gallery, 11 Boon Street | ||||
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Karl Chitham | ||||
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07 306 0505 | ||||
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Trial by Jury
Opotiki personalities perform selected items by Gilbert & Sullivan. Tickets $5, with proceeds to the SPCA. Tickets available from Opotiki Travel Shop, or from Kate Walsh. view more details > |
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26 Jul |
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Opotiki De Luxe Theatre | ||||
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Kat Walsh | ||||
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07 315 6106 | ||||
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August
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Hot Club Sandwich
Popular Wellington trio play a mix of jazz, blues, country-swing standards and originals. Adults $20; Children $5; Concession six or more adults $15 ea. view more details > |
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08 Aug |
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Whakatane Baptist Centre, King Street, Whakatane | ||||
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Warner Haldane (warnerh@wave.co.nz) | ||||
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07 308 0215 | ||||
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Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Awards: Glass 2008
The Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Award featuring the outstanding work of New Zealand glass artists. This will be a selected exhibition and awards in which the winner will receives an overall prize of $5000. view more details > |
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23 Aug - 28 Sep |
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Whakatane District Museum & Gallery, 11 Boon Street | ||||
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Karl Chitham | ||||
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07 306 0505 | ||||
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Local Artists' Concert
view more details > |
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23 Aug |
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Church of St. George & St. John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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T. Bayliss | ||||
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07 308 8661 | ||||
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September
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Amazon Trio
Violin, cello and double bass. Solo players from Wellington. view more details > |
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01 Sep |
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Church of St. George & St. John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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T. Bayliss | ||||
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07 308 8661 | ||||
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Silent Film Festival
Opotiki's 6th annual silent film festival. view more details > |
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05 Sep - 06 Sep |
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Opotiki DeLuxe Theatre, Church Street | ||||
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Kate Adams | ||||
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07 315 6627 | ||||
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National Woodskills Festival
An annual celebration of woodcraft and associated skills view more details > |
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12 Sep - 14 Sep |
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Ron Hardie Recreation Centre | ||||
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Lily Stubbs | ||||
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07 323 7087 | ||||
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Handel's
The Edgecumbe Choir and Gisborne Choral Society join forces to present Handel's "Solomon". Not to be missed. view more details > |
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20 Sep |
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Liberty Centre, Wairaka Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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Don Murray | ||||
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07 308 8700 | ||||
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Young Performers' Concert
Whakatane Music Society presents a concert by young local performers. view more details > |
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20 Sep |
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Church of St. George & St. John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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Elizabeth Bayliss | ||||
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07 308 8661 | ||||
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November
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Brassed Off
Theatre Whakatane presents the musical Brassed Off. Based on the story of a Yorkshire Colliery Brass Band's battle for the national championships in the face of looming pit closure.
Booking details will be posted at a date closer to the event. view more details > |
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20 Nov - 29 Nov |
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Whakatane Little Theatre | ||||
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December
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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The NZSO continues its long tradition of touring to cities and towns around the country. For this tour the orchestra splits to form two touring orchestas of approximately 48 players. view more details > |
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02 Dec |
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Whakatane War Memorial Hall Stadium, Short St, Whakatane 7.30pm | ||||
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Elizabeth Bayliss | ||||
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07 308 8661 | ||||
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Edgecumbe Choir Christmas Concert
view more details > |
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13 Dec - 14 Dec |
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Church of St. George & St. John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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Don Murray | ||||
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07 308 8700 | ||||
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January
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Whakatane Summer Arts Festival
A festival of the arts incorporating performance, exhibitions, carving symposium, Art Award, Antique Fair, Summer School, Jazz in the Park and Shakespeare in the Park. . view more details > |
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23 Jan - 10 Mar |
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Whakatane War Memorial Complex and other venues | ||||
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Jacqui Hughes WDCAC Secretary: ceo@eastbayreap.org.nz | ||||
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07 308 4098 | ||||
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February
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The Fresh Market Jazz in the Park
Swingin jazz to popular dance favourites by top New Zealand performers. view more details > |
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07 Feb |
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Whakatane Rose Gardens, McGarvey Road. | ||||
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Jacqui Hughes | ||||
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07 308 4098 | ||||
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Ohinemataroa River Festival
Fantastic family event; art and craft, children's activities, food stalls, music and much more. view more details > |
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14 Feb |
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Whakatane Rose Gardens, Amphiteatre and River Bank 2.00 - 9.00pm | ||||
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Sue Whale | ||||
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07 308 4517 | ||||
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Carlo Curley
The Whakatane Music Society presents a world-renowned concert organist, described as 'The Pavarotti of the Organ'. Start time, 7.30pm. Ticketing details closer to the event. view more details > |
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19 Feb |
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Little Theatre, Short Street, Whakatane | ||||
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Warner Haldane | ||||
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07 308 0215 | ||||
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