Coromandel Life Magazine 2015 Winter V3

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Left: A crowd absorbs the work of more than 30 Colville artists at the gallery opening.
Many events were kid-friendly, like the bead class and mural painting.
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BUSES, SHUTTLES AND TOURS
14 COROMANDEL LIFE 2015 WINTER
Fri 3 July & Sat 4 July, 5pm. At the Kidzone.
“Frozen Zone.” Frozen inspired games and
activities. Plus...meet Anna, Elsa and Olaf!
12 minutes of
Fireworks
Saturday
Night!
This school break, pack up the kids and come to Coromandel Town for the popular ILLUME
FESTIVAL. The two major outdoor evening events are the Friday night market with music,
and then the Saturday night Light Parade. For fun come to the UV light dance on Thursday
evening. Let this be the highlight of your winter! But be prepared for all weather.
Thurs 2 July, 8pm - 9pm $5: Dancing in the Dark at the Anglican Church. Awesome music,
great dance floor, and no light except UV...so wear your best neon and whites.
Fri 3 July, 5.30pm - 9.30pm: Night Market. Local bands, food stalls, face painting, Robot
Man, and more.
Sat 4 July, 5.30pm - 10.30pm: Illume Festival of Light Night Parade with fireworks,
The Rocking Roller Coasters rock band, clowns, balloons, facepainting, and more.
WINTER LIGHTS in COROMANDEL TOWN
Tues 7 July & Thurs 9 July, 6pm-9pm: Over the Fence, a Studio
where ‘Slices of Life’ can be viewed in miniature – a military base,
lifestyle block, millinery shop, bakery, fairy tales scenes, etc.
See r how to create a light costume, tin can candle
lantern, illuminated umbrella and more! Also on Facebook.
Photos and video by Ella Osnat
An enriching community arts affair
Colville threw an arts festival of its own April 3-12, dates which overlapped the
popular Coromandel Artstour. However, the Colville area did not just host artists’
open studios: This tight-knit community created a whole celebration. Over 30 area
artists were featured in the gallery show, and school kids performed and participated
in many arts events. Offered were workshops in drawing, beading, felting, henna
tattoo, broken pottery mosaics, watercolour, songwriting, recycled art and more.
There were showings of films with local interest: Peter Rutherford’s Lifestylers,
James Muir’s River Dogs, and Z Nail Gang. On offer were performances by local
musicians, an improv’ group and rock bands. There was even a book launch of The
Intriguing Story of Coromandel Graniteby Lindsay Garmson. All served up with lots
of food – BBQs and a Closing Tea Party, “Bring Cake”. Next year’s festival is set for
the end of March. Be sure to attend, and make a stay of it! See their FB page and
visit
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