What’s On Event Calendar

New events, more flowers, more food and more fun. ​There’s something for the whole family.

Celebrate the summer, fun times and flowers at the Timaru Festival of Roses.

The Festival is three days of activities, walks, talks, wines, food, tours, exhibitions and displays, art, theatre and of course plenty of Roses. But it’s not all roses – far from it. There are plenty of competitions, shows and activities for the whole family.

Every year thousands of people descend on Timaru for this feast for the senses. Colour and exotic sights, music, enticing aromas, delicious tastes all add to the festive, friendly atmosphere that has been drawing crowds for years.

Our major act is The Soul Agency who will playing the Saturday night food market plus the Sunday Christmas market. The Sport Suzie busking show will be helping keep the crowds entertained on Friday and Saturday night.

New for 2019 include workshops by with gardening and food celebrity, Lynda Hallinan – former NZ Gardener editor, author, broadcaster and mad-keen gardener, Lynda has spent half her life writing about her passion for plants. Lynda will be taking two workshops ‘Homegrown Harvests’ and ‘Fresh flowers & festive flavours’.

We’ll also be running a Floral Photography workshop with Vanessa Hardley, Photographic Artist.

Besides the market stalls, workshops and live entertainment, in the Caroline Bay Hall there are exhibitions from themed Floral Art, the Children’s Floral Fantasy (children’s botanical art), Rose Society Rose Show, and an exhibition of photographic art. There is also the Baby Buds Photography Exhibition and contest with 100 photos of South Canterbury’s most recent additions.

In the gardens the cultural level lifts again with Shakespeare in the Gardens – live Shakespeare set amid the Roses.

International Christmas themed market day

Food, shopping, plants, rose gardens, heaps of things for the kids to do and world class entertainment.

It is the icing on the cake, the feather in the cap: the Roses on the Bay Market Day truly is the grand finale of the Timaru Festival of Roses.

Every year thousands of people descend on Caroline Bay for this feast for the senses. Colour and interesting sights, music, enticing aromas, delicious tastes and a festive, friendly atmosphere.

What makes the Market Day so special is its blend of the ever-popular favourites and exciting and innovative additions. Stall holders vie for a gorgeous trophy awarded to the Best Dressed Stall that fits with out International Christmas market theme. There are always fresh arrivals, a choice new plant or an original gift idea.

Plants are always in plentiful supply as are crafts from all over New Zealand and beyond, along with gourmet food and garden accessories – from outdoor art to furniture.

The Soundshell stage will feature Timaru band – The Soul Agency. Their sound covers everything from Rock, Pop, Funk & Disco favourites. You will love them.

Entry to the Market Day is free and you can also visit the exceptional Festival exhibitions in the Caroline Bay Hall including the South Canterbury Floral Art, Spring Rose Show Baby Buds Photo Competition, and the Children’s Floral Fantasy.

High Tea on Sundays brings you an unforgettable afternoon with a twist. Start with a glass of bubbles on arrival, then indulge in a three-tiered stand of sumptuous sweet and savoury delights, paired with freshly brewed tea and coffee. All while enjoying an intimate performance from some of South Canterbury’s finest musicians.

Treat yourself to high culture with your high tea in the stunning surrounds of LIMESTONE VALLEY ESTATE’s spectacular views, lavender fields, olive grove and resident alpacas: as we bring you an outstanding program of vocalists performing everything from jazz and contemporary music to cabaret, Broadway and more on the LVE outdoor stage.

Get a taste of the full line-up below.

November

10 Rob Martin

17 Cam Sutcliffe & Victoria Chappell

24 Rob Martin SOLD OUT

December

1 Rosie Learnihan & Alec Muir

8 Rob Martin

15 Carl Webber

22 Rob Martin Productions Singers Celebrate Christmas

January

12 Rob Martin & Rosie Learnihan

19 Sharon Bradley & Tara Cameron

26 Rob Martin & Oscar Miles-Hussey

February

2 Cam Sutcliffe & Victoria Chappell

9 Rob Martin

16 Rob Martin Productions singers ‘The Sound of Musicals’

23 Rob Martin Productions singers ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’

29 Rob Martin

www.limestonevalleyestate.com

Tel: 022 670 6858

E: rob@limestonevalleyestate.com

St Andrew’s Church, Geraldine, South Canterbury

Admission $5 at the door plus a gift of food for the foodbank.

Guest Tainui Koru internationally renowned performer who hails from Ashburton.
Clarinet Greta Calvert Geraldine High School.

Musical Director: Jocelyn Jones
Accompanist: Deborah Sloper

Some of the Christmas Carols will be familiar – O Holy Night, – you will even get the chance to sing along with We Three Kings, Once in Royal David’s City and the 12 Days of Kiwi Christmas!

Our guest is Tainui Koru – an internationally renowned singer – who grew up in Ashburton. In fact, the Mid Canterbury Choir gave him his first musical opportunity when he sang the part of Amahl in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in 2004 – Tainui was just 11 years old then! The choir has watched his career blossom and were absolutely thrilled when he agreed to sing with us at all three concerts – he will be in Ashburton to sing with “Cabernet”.

We will also welcome clarinet player Greta Calvert from Geraldine High School to join the choir to play Clear Was the Night.

Along with the entry price of $5 (tickets available on the day at the door) we ask you for a gift of food for the Foodbank.

We hope folk will take time out from their busy Christmas preparations to enjoy this concert – a way to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

The final concert of 2019 Back in Time Chamber series will be showcasing the talented Anna Maksymova on piano along with Mark Menzies on violin with the Tres Cordes Trio. Chamber music will be featuring selections from the romantic period including Schumann’s Piano Quintet, a work considered one of Shumann’s finest compositions and one that revolutionized the instrumentation and musical character of the piano quintet.

Pianist Anna Maksymova is the winner of the Lewis Eady Charitable Trust Emerging Artist Series and a 3rd prize winner of Kerikeri International Piano Competition. She is a recipient of George Russell Music Scholarship, Ruby Hay Scholarship, Pettman Special Programme Scholarship, Leslie Atkinson Memorial Prize in Music and the Dame Malvina Major Scholarship.

Violinist Mark Menzies is described in the Los Angeles Times as an ‘extraordinary musician’ and a ‘riveting violinist’, Mark Menzies’ career as a viola and violin virtuoso, chamber musician and pianist, conductor and advocate of contemporary music, has seen performances in Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and across the United States.
Tres Cordes string trio has been performing together since 2007, and are all members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra; Cathy Irons (violin), Sharon Baylis (viola) and Tomas Hurnik (cello). The trio has a passion for chamber music which they have shared with audiences around New Zealand as well as broadcasting live on CTV in 2009. In 2013 they toured for Chamber Music NZ, and their playing was described as “high spirited” and “fun overflowing,” “with splendid co-ordination and attack.” by the Rotorua Daily Post.

This colourful festival celebrates one of Waimate district’s claims to fame – the delicious berries that grow abundantly in our sunny climate.  Held on the second Saturday in December, the Strawberry Fare attracts crowds of around 14,000 for a day of free family entertainment at Seddon Square and Boland Park.

The event includes live music, 250 fantastic stalls, fabulous food, and thousands of punnets of berryfruit.

Strawberries have been grown in the Waimate District since 1880. In 1984 it was decided to celebrate the strawberry as a community event.

Venue: Seddon Square, Queen Street, Waimate

Enquiries: Joy on 689 1066

www.waimatestrawberryfare.co.nz

The 12th annual Christmas outdoor concert is set to go off with a bang. We’re super excited to announce Jackie Clarke & Frankie Stevens will dual MC/Entertain our musical extravaganza.

The InHarmony community choir will provide their exquisite harmonies along with a variety of fantastic local talent from around South Canterbury. There’ll be the usual crowd sing-alongs and plenty of fluffy beasties floating around to entertain the crowd.

A true family affair… bring a picnic or purchase your dinner at the various food stalls, there’ll be Santa’s grotto to visit the big guy, bouncy castles, and much, much more. Look forward to seeing you there.

Entry by gold coin donation – all proceeds to Heart Kids South Canterbury.

For further info contact Di Cleverley 021 688 034 or email christmasonthebay@gmail.com

High Tea on Sundays brings you an unforgettable afternoon with a twist. Start with a glass of bubbles on arrival, then indulge in a three-tiered stand of sumptuous sweet and savoury delights, paired with freshly brewed tea and coffee. All while enjoying an intimate performance from some of South Canterbury’s finest musicians.

Treat yourself to high culture with your high tea in the stunning surrounds of LIMESTONE VALLEY ESTATE’s spectacular views, lavender fields, olive grove and resident alpacas: as we bring you an outstanding program of vocalists performing everything from jazz and contemporary music to cabaret, Broadway and more on the LIVE outdoor stage.

Get a taste of the full line-up below.

November

10 Rob Martin

17 Cam Sutcliffe & Victoria Chappell

24 Rob Martin SOLD OUT

December

1 Rosie Learnihan & Alec Muir

8 Rob Martin

15 Carl Webber

22 Rob Martin Productions Singers Celebrate Christmas

January

12 Rob Martin & Rosie Learnihan

19 Sharon Bradley & Tara Cameron

26 Rob Martin & Oscar Miles-Hussey

February

2 Cam Sutcliffe & Victoria Chappell

9 Rob Martin

16 Rob Martin Productions singers ‘The Sound of Musicals’

23 Rob Martin Productions singers ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’

29 Rob Martin

www.limestonevalleyestate.com

Tel: 022 670 6858

E: rob@limestonevalleyestate.com