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November
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Melvin Day - Stabat Mater
A rare opportunity to view a significant suite of works by one of the country's senior art icons. view more details > |
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13 Nov - 13 Dec |
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Whakatane District Musuem & Gallery, Boon St, Whakatane | ||||
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Kay Boreham | ||||
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07 30 60505 | ||||
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Mai Raano - From Thence
Featuring work by Parehuia Herewini, Donna Hake-Rangiaho, Niels Sunde and Pauline Fort - past and present students at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. view more details > |
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25 Nov - 19 Dec |
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Taketake Gallery, Wairere St, Whakatane | ||||
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A Mouse, A Minister, Mosaics & More
Group exhibition, including Maree White, Eddie Groody, Martin Bryan, Paula Edwards, Bev Vellenoweth & members of the Opotiki Heritage Art Society. view more details > |
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27 Nov - 06 Dec |
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Opotiki Heritage Art Centre, King Street, Opotiki | ||||
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From Me To You
An exhibition of bold abstract, floral-inspired explosions of colour by Dianne Yeoman. (Percentage of sales revenue donated to Cancer Society.) view more details > |
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27 Nov - 03 Dec |
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2/23 Quay Street, Whakatane | ||||
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jkururangi@gmail.com | ||||
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027 437 3997 | ||||
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Dancing Around the World
Whakatane Community Orchestra & Guests present Dancing around the World - Music from Russia, Europe, USA & Latin America. view more details > |
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28 Nov - 29 Nov |
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Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd, Whakatane | ||||
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Warner Haldane | ||||
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07 308 7190 | ||||
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December
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The Spirit of Christmas
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass celebrate another great year of music making - with the assistance of Australasia's Flugal Horn virtuoso Mason Elliott. 4pm Start - tickets from Health 2000, or at the door. view more details > |
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06 Dec |
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Whakatane Little Theatre, Short St, Whakatane | ||||
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Heart in the Wilderness
New and selected works by leading New Zealand representational artist Jonathan White. view more details > |
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17 Dec - 24 Jan |
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Whakatane District Museum & Gallery, Boon St, Whakatane | ||||
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Kay Boreham | ||||
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07 3060505 | ||||
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Santa's Hangover Cure Varierty Concert
Presented by Theatre Whakatane - the name says it all really! Two nights only. Tickets will sell fast: available Renshaws Gemtime Jeweller from 30 November $25 view more details > |
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29 Dec - 30 Dec |
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Whakatane Little Theatre, Short St, Whakatane | ||||
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07 308 7556 | ||||
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January
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Waiotahi Beach Sand Sculpture Competition
A creative start to 2010. Register near the Waiotahi Beach pouwhenua at 9.30am for a 10am start. $5/team.
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01 Jan |
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Waiotahi Beach, Opotiki | ||||
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Meg Collins | ||||
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wendylyn@wave.co.nz | ||||
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Ohope Craft Market
Craft and produce market, held first Saturday of every month (also January 16 2010) view more details > |
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02 Jan |
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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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Art Expo
Sculpture, paintings, mosaics, weaving, photography and much more in a beautiful bush-garden setting. Entry: by gold coin donation to Womens Refuge view more details > |
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09 Jan - 10 Jan |
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2b Kereru Lane (Matata end of Manawahe Road) | ||||
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Whakatane Summer Arts Festival
A festival of the arts incorporating performance, exhibitions, carving symposium, Art Award, Summer School, Jazz in the Park, Shakespeare in the Park and other performances. Individual events listed chronologically on this site. view more details > |
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22 Jan - 01 Apr |
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Whakatane War Memorial Complex and other venues | ||||
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Jennifer Maning WDCAC Secretary: artscouncil@slingshot.co.nz | ||||
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Sculpture Symposium
Visit the site throughout the week to watch sculptors create artworks in wood, stone and other materials. view more details > |
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23 Jan - 01 Feb |
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Short St, Reserve, Whakatane | ||||
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Lindsay Riddick | ||||
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07 308 5893 or 021 169 2410 | ||||
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Summer Arts 2010 - Gala Opening
Marking the official opening of the festival and previewing the weekend's exhibitions; features the announcement of winnners in the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award for painting and drawing. Commences 7.00pm. Tickets at the door (includes entry and light refreshments). view more details > |
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29 Jan |
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Whakatane War Memorial Complex, Short St. Whakatane | ||||
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Whakatane Community Arts Council | ||||
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artscouncil@slingshot.co.nz | ||||
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2010 Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award for painting and drawing
An exhibition of selected works from the many works submitted by artists throughout the country. 2010 Entry Forms available August 2009. (Winners announced 8.00pm Friday 29 January). view more details > |
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30 Jan - 01 Feb |
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Whakatane War Memorial Reception Lounge | ||||
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Heather Hourigan | ||||
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07 312 5737 | ||||
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Student Art
A display of senior High School students' art folios together with a selection of work by young local artists. view more details > |
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30 Jan - 01 Feb |
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Whakatane War Memorial Complex | ||||
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Art Bazaar
An exhibition of objects d'art, pictures, rug making, decouage, pottery, woodcraft and other arts and crafts. "Hands-on" arts experiences. Entry by gold coin donation. view more details > |
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30 Jan - 01 Feb |
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Art & Craft Centre, Cnr Short & McAlister Strs, Whakatane | ||||
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February
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Sculpture Auction
An opportunity to secure an original artwork to grace your business, home or garden at direct from the artist prices. Auction commences 11.00am. view more details > |
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01 Feb |
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Short St. Reserve, Whakatane | ||||
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Lindsay Riddick | ||||
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07 308 5893 or 021 169 2410 | ||||
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The Fresh Market Jazz in the Park
Featuring the legendary jazz and blues combo, Kokomo. view more details > |
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13 Feb |
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Whakatane Rose Gardens, McGarvey Road. | ||||
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Jacqui Hughes | ||||
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07 3087 064 | ||||
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Austen Found - the undiscovered musicians of Jane Austen
Tickets $20 - book at REAP view more details > |
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18 Feb |
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Whakatane Little Theatre, Short St, Whakatane | ||||
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Eastbay REAP | ||||
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07 308 4098 | ||||
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March
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Organ in the Park
Chris Hainsworth, organist of the Beziers Cathedral, France, presents a concert in Peace Park. view more details > |
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04 Mar - 05 Mar |
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Peace Park, beside Whakatane District Museum & Gallery | ||||
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Warner Haldane | ||||
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07 308 0215 | ||||
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Creative Eastbay LIVE:Art 2010
Meet working artists, enjoy music, film and more. view more details > |
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20 Mar - 21 Mar |
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Puawairua Marae (beside Whitehouse Cafe), Whakatane | ||||
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Kay Boreham | ||||
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07 308 7759 | ||||
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July
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Fibre and Fleece Festival 2010
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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09 Jul - 11 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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Bay Arts 2010
Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts hosts the area's longest running annual art exhibition., featuring work from members of the Bay of Plenty's 10 Art Societies. view more details > |
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30 Jul - 31 Jul |
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Whakatane War Memorial Complex | ||||
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Robyn Watchorn | ||||
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07 308 7914 | ||||
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September
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Silent Film Festival
Opotiki's annual silent film festival. Please note: dates to be confirmed. view more details > |
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04 Sep - 05 Sep |
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Opotiki DeLuxe Theatre, Church Street | ||||
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travelshop@xtra.co.nz | ||||
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07 315 8881 | ||||
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National Woodskills Festival
An annual celebration of woodcraft and associated skills view more details > |
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11 Sep - 12 Sep |
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Ron Hardie Recreation Centre | ||||
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Doug Logan | ||||
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027 434 3835 | ||||
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