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SAT 17 NOV
CONCERT -
The Comedy Night
Thames
War Memorial Civic Centre, 200 Mary St,
7:30pm. An epic comedy line up of top NZ
comedians for a great cause. 0800 BUY TIX.
FESTIVAL -
Show Me Shorts - Beat of
My Own Drum
Colville Hall, 7:30-9pm.
A collection of short films that will lift
your heart and tap your toes. www.
showmeshorts.co.nz/programme.SPORT -
XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi
Dicky Flat Campground. A trail running/
walking event in the historic Karangahake
Gorge.
www.trailrun.co.nz/waihi-home.html.FESTIVAL -
Rising Can Festival
Hot Water
Brewing Co., Whenuakite. A celebration of
canned beer, good food, and great music.
www.hotwaterbrewingco.com.THU 22 NOV
SHOW -
Seven Deadly Stunts & Messy
Magic Adventure
Whitianga Town Hall,
Matinee & Eve performance. Escapology,
chainsaw juggling, walking on broken glass
and other famous feats. Tickets from Paper
Plus Whitianga - Adults $25, Youth $10.
www.rollickingentertainment.com.
SAT 24 NOV
SPORT -
Omahu Valley Bull Ride
Omahu
Valley Road, Hikutaia, 10am. Be a spectator
at one of NZ’s most exciting and thrilling
sports!
www.rodeonz.co.nz.
DECEMBER 2018
SAT 1 DEC
CONCERT -
Donavon Frankenreiter
The
Coroglen Tavern, 1937 State Highway 25,
8pm. A night of honey-thick vocals and
masterful guitar work with newest album
“The Heart”. For complete tour, ticket and
VIP information, visit:
www.livenation.co.nz.SAT 1 DEC
ART -
Printmaking Through the Eyes of
a Painter with Paula McNeill
The Little
Gallery in Whangamata, 4-6pm. Join us for
an up-close and personal demonstration
with Paula in collograph printmaking. More
info at
www.thelittlegallery.co.nz.
TUE 4 DEC
CONCERT -
Tattletale Saints Duo Tour
Hauraki House Theatre, Kapanga Rd,
Coromandel, 7:30-9:30pm. A mix of old and
new songs, along with the band’s takes on
classic country, pop and American songbook
hits.
www.tattletalesaints.com.
SAT 8 DEC
CHRISTMAS -
Whitianga Santa Parade
Date TBC, 12:30pm. Join Santa at the Santa
Parade and see all of the great local Xmas
floats. Family fun and entertainment for all
ages. Fiona Kettlewell: 021 299 5506.
SAT 8 - SUN 9 DEC
SHOW -
En Pointe Dance Show - Hansel &
Gretel
Whitianga Town Hall, 4pm Sat, 2pm
Sun. The En Pointe Dance Studio will be
showcasing all of their dance skills in this
show including ballet, tap, hip hop, urban,
contemporary, lyrical and acro dance. www.
enpointedancestudio.co.nzMON 10 - MON 24 DEC
HOLIDAY -
Thames Christmas Wonderland
Thames Civic Centre, 7:30-10:30pm every
night. Get into the Christmas spirit with
Thames’ own Christmas light display - a
combination of light and static display and
hands on creativity.
www.facebook.com/groups/197005647384706.
THU 13 - MON 24 DEC
HOLIDAY -
Christmas Lights Extravaganza
6894 Puke Road, Paeroa, 8:30-10pm every
night. A community based project, designed
to spread Christmas cheer throughout the
Paeroa region with a brilliant light show, an
enchanted forest and snow and bubbles.
www.historicalmaritimepark.co.nz/events/paeroa-christmas-light-show.
FRI 14 DEC
MUSIC -
Whitianga Music Club
Coghill St.
Monthly get together of musicians, poets,
singers and songwriters. Family friendly,
cash bar and snacks provided. Open mic
and a guest artists each month. www.
facebook.com/events/261079687825000.6 APRIL
2019
atasteofmatarangi.co.nzTICKETS ON SALE NOW!
from the team at
Coromandel Life Magazine!
MON 24 DEC - SUN 20 JAN
FESTIVAL-
Whangamata Summer Festival
A month of concerts, sports competitions,
ice cream eating contests, kid’s holiday
programme, night day markets. More TBC.
www.facebook.com/whangasummerfest.See page 55 for more info.
THU 27 - FRI 28 DEC
FESTIVAL -
Whanga Summer Fest Craft
Markets
Night Market 27th, 4-8pm & Craft
Market Day 28th, 9am-4pm. Largest market
in the region with over 100 stalls - craft,
art, kitchen, clothing, jewellery and food
stalls plus live music from local artists.
www.facebook.com/whangasummerfest.ARTIST
www.barbara-von-seida.co.nz
Mul t i Award Winning Ar t i s t
Kowhai Watercolour Studio
600 Wyuna Bay Road • Coromandel, New Zealand
64 7 866 8453
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhRhEZoSmcwTHU 27 DEC - WED 2 JAN
EVENTS -
Whanga Week
Whangamata.
Dates TBC. Encouraging families and
friends to participate in a range of outdoor
events and raising funds for the Surf Life
Saving Club.
www.whangamatasurf.co.nz.FRI 28 DEC
FISHING -
Kids Wharf Fishing Competition
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club. Enter
the kids and join in the fun with all of the
family.
www.gamebase.co.nz