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March 2010 - April '10 - May '10
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| 2/3/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Busting Out - Seen by over 200,000 Australians in the last 18 months, Busting Out! is the show that literally has women cheering on their feet and men gasping with amazement!
Starring Emma Powell and Australia's number one comic, Bev Killick, Busting Out! is packed with bouncy songs, sidesplitting characters and fascinating demonstrations of the lesser known uses of your drooping assets. Tickets are available from all Ticket Direct Tasman outlets and the Marlborough Civic Theatre |
| 6/3/2010 |
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Rai Valley A&P show at the Rai Valley Showgrounds. Gates open and 7am and show stops when the band finishes (approx midnight) Grand Parade is at approx 2pm. This year showcasing Roofliss the amphibian van that crossed cook strait, Rai challenge, woodchopping, merry go rounds. Biggest little show around. $5 for adults $3 children. www.show.raivalley.co.nz |
| 6/3/2010 |
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Top of the South Truck Show at the Waterlea Racecourse 10am - 5pm with proceeds going to the Child Cancer Society. All are welcome to attend with gate sales available. |
| 7/3/2010 |
Marlborough 4 Fun |
Marlborough 4 Fun’s Summer Concert Series 2010 Picton Foreshore coinciding with National Children’s Day. |
| 8/3/2010 |
Chandrima
P 03 5784486 |
Indian Cooking Class starting again today … an exotic way to learn how to cook Indian food. 22 Elisha Drive. Classes run for four weeks 6.30pm – 9pm. Contact Chandrima for more information, bookings essential. |
| 16/3/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Grumpy Old Women - Director David McPhail urges the men of New Zealand to take the Grumpy Women in their lives out for an evening of fun, with this sensational UK comedy hit. Heading the New Zealand cast of Grumpy Old Women is Film and TV leading lady and Dancing With The Stars diva, Geraldine Brophy. Following a 40 date sell out UK tour and a West End run at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, Grumpy Old Women has had thousands of women filling theatres across the world and leaving hundreds of men with no idea what they were going to have for their dinner. |
| 19/3/2010 |
Marlborough Art Society Gallery
P 03 577 6784 |
Opening night for two new exhibitions at The Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 6pm. Clear Water Gallery: Impressions of Beautiful New Zealand and the Wild ( Karen Neal, Claudia Maree, Marie Hassall...all talented young artists. Clear Skies Gallery: New watercolours - Ben Woollcombe. These exhibitions will run from 20th to 28th March. |
20/3/2010
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21/3/2010 |
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The Antique Fair Charitable Trust will be hosting a quality antique fair in the Blenheim Marlborough Civic Centre. All items for sale including, quality furniture, vintage tools, quality china, crystal & silver, clocks, militaria, books, jewellery, (vintage, modern ) and much more. Great display of Moorcroft China . Enquiries to Diane 021609399 or email finechinadi@ihug.co.nz. |
| 20/3/2010 |
Ticket Direct Tasman
P 0800 224 224 |
Havelock Mussel Festival 2010 The Havelock Mussel Festival is an annual celebration of this tasty seafood in the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World, Havelock. Iconic New Zealand entertainer Frankie Stevens will be headlining the entertainment, along with The Lady Killers, Aaron Gilmore & Nerida Cortese of ‘Dancing with the Stars' fame. Along with cooking demos from celebrity chefs Richard Till and Chris Fortune there will be food, wine and beer stalls as well as jewellery, craft and industry stall displays. There is sure to be something for everyone at this famous Marlborough day out. Tickets are now available from Ticket Direct Tasman outlets. |
| 21/3/2010 |
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Flaxbourne A & P show at Weld Park, Ward. A Kiwi tradition, the shows have something for everyone including: live entertainment, livestock competitions, agricultural demonstrations and displays, amusements, side shows and a range stalls selling everything from tractors to candyfloss. For more information about the show phone 03 577-7174 or email gilmorez@xtra.co.nz. |
| 21/3/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Saint Clair Jazz on Bells. This year featuring the wonderful Hot Club Sandwich, the Marlborough Boy’s and Girl’s college Jazz bands. From 12:30pm till 4:30pm on the corner of Bells Road and New Renwick Road. It’s a Blenheim South Rotary event with proceeds going to promote music among the youth of Marlborough. |
| 21/3/2010 |
Picton Rotary Club Kurt Trixl
P 03 573 7420 |
Mount Freeth Memorial Walk Registrations from 7am -8am at the Waitohi Rugby Grounds in Dublin Street, then after a safety briefing the walk commences and should take about 3 hours for an average walker. There will be a BBQ, entertainment and raffles as a fundraiser for the Children’s Cancer Society. $10 adults, $5 children. |
| 27/3/2010 |
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Forrest Grape Ride is one of New Zealand’s biggest road cycling events. It is set in the heart of the Marlborough wine growing region and traverses some the country most stunning scenery including parts of the world renowned Marlborough Sounds. It caters for every level of road cycling with a relay option around the standard 101km course right up to the ultra endurance riders who want to take on the challenge of either 202km or 505km. It is a must do on the world road cycling calendar so come and join us and be part of this wonderful celebration. Enter online now on www.graperide.co.nz |
| 27/3/2010 |
Heartland Hotels
P 03 578 5079 |
Heartland Hotels present Tony & Coral – ½ Century in Music. 8pm. Dinner and show bookings can be made at Heartland Hotels, Blenheim (Scenic Circle). Phone: 03 578 5079. |
March '10 - April 2010 - May '10
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| 3/4/2010 |
Pinedale Motor Camp
P 03 574 2349 |
Easter Fun Day at Pinedale Motor Camp, 820 Wakamarina Road. Come and join in the fun with an Easter Egg Hunt and sausage sizzle from 11am. Entry to the Easter Egg Hunt is $5 with free eggs for every entrant. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied on the egg hunt. |
| 6/4/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Dame Malvina - My Life in Song. Dame Malvina Major - New Zealand's celebrated opera diva presents an intimate evening of song and chat covering her four decades on the national and international opera stages at the Marlborough Civic Theatre, Blenheim. Special guests: The rising young star soprano Rachelle Pike, exciting young tenor Karl Perigo and brilliant keyboardists Vicki Lee and Kirsten Simpson. Tickets are available from all Ticket Direct Tasman outlets and the Marlborough Civic Theatre. |
6/4/2010
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9/4/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Cushion Theatre presents Winnie-the-Pooh. Directed by Duncan Whiting brings to life on stage all of A.A. Milne’s favorite characters. Imaginative and authentic, making for a visually entertaining piece of theatre. Tickets Marlborough Civic Theatre. |
| 10/4/2010 |
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12 Hours, 1 Mission, 3 Runners. Fundraiser 71km relay run of the famous Queen Charlotte Track. Kristie Diggelmann, Grace Hookway & Indigo Greenlaw will be running to raise money for underprivileged and AIDS affected children in Africa. To donate please contact Nicky at nickynu809@hotmail.com. |
19/4/2010
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21/4/2010 |
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Allan Scott Wines Marlborough Women’s Golf Tournament join us for another celebration of golf, fun & friendship at the 2010 tournament. Entry forms available from 25th February, email Pru Jensen : Jensen.gp@xtra.co.nz for a form or more information you can also visit www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz |
19/4/2010
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21/4/2010 |
Marlborough Civic Theatre
P 03 520 8560 |
Four Flat Whites in Italy. Marlborough Repertory brings this Roger Hall play to Marlborough. Directed by Duncan Whiting this should prove to be an entertaining evening out at the Boathouse Theatre. Tickets Marlborough Civic Theatre. |
March '10 - April '10 - May 2010
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| 2/5/2010 |
Marlborough 4 Fun |
La Femme |
| 8/5/2010 |
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Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon. A scenic 21km off road run/walk between the vines of Marlborough's picturesque vineyards. Enter early to avoid missing out as entries sell out every year. Visit the website to enter www.vineyardhalf.com. |
| 16/5/2010 |
All enquiries
P 03 578 556 |
Witherlea School Family Duathlon. Get your family members together and complete either the short course or long course. The short course run/walk is designed to be suitable for mountain buggies and small children. Individual and Corporate teams also welcome. The Duathlon starts at 10.30am. Food stalls and entertainment at Witherlea School after the Duathlon. Entry forms available from: Witherlea School, New World, ASB, Spokesman Cycles, www.zmonline.co.nz, www.bikemarlborough.co.nz or email: office@witherlea.school.nz. |
| 24/5/2010 |
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Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Convoy – Marlborough Civic Theatre. As part of the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival the festival’s funniest international and local comedians hit the road for a one night stand of cracking good comedy. TV3 regular Steve Wrigley leads the charge, with performances by Chris Brain (NZ), Hannah Gadsby (AUS), Eddie Ifft (USA) and Josh Thomas (AUS). Tickets are available from Ticket Direct, 0800 224 224, www.ticketdirect.co.nz. |
| 30/5/2010 |
Barry
P 03 5787448 |
Concert at St Andrews Church. 2pm – 4pm. The concert will feature Marsha Stringer and Lissa Cowie both of whom trained at the Royal Academy in London and have played in various orchestras and at various venues in Britain and Europe. Maria Archer, a student of Dame Sister Mary Leo, will provide an additional feature. Top Marlborough junior musicians will also be performing. These will include the Girls’ College Choir, Bella Voce, plus additional instrumentalists and singers. Tickets $5 available at the door. For more information contact Barry on 03 5787448. |
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