AWS Legal Wanaka Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in association with Q92-MORE FM
An entertaining event for the young ones. A fun afternoon of games, story-telling, a bouncy castle, merry-go-round, dress ups, face painting and much more. Don’t forget your teddies.
Where: Wanaka Dinosaur Park
When: 12noon – 2pm Sunday 31 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: www.summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Prizes kindly donated by:
Lakeland Adventures: www.lakelandadventures.co.nz
New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum: www.nzfpm.co.nz
Puzzling World: www.puzzlingworld.co.nz
Wanaka Transport & Toy Museum: www.wanakatransportandtoymuseum.com
Mini Merino: www.minimerino.co.nz
Fernhill Fun Day
With the Fernhill/Sunshine Bay Community Association
Join us for a day of fun at the Fernhill playground. Meet your neighbours and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Kids will love the water slide and games.
When: 11am Saturday 30 January
Cost: Free
Contact: Lainie Roddis lainielondeen@yahoo.com or 441 2824
Queenstown Holiday Programme
A fun programme with a variety of activities for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Where: Queenstown Primary School Basement
When: 8:30am to 5:30pm daily 4-29 January
Cost: Daily rate $30 per day, weekly rate $140 per week
Contact: Jane Scheib 03 442 7192 or 0274 383 645 Jscheib@actrix.co.nz
QVSS Festival of Chamber Music
The inaugural QVSS Festival of Chamber Music, encompasses and expands upon the activities of the Queenstown Violin Summer School.
The internationally renowned Summer School brings 25 brilliant young violinists to Queenstown to study with outstanding national and international artist/teachers.
The Festival features performances by guest ensembles/artists including NZTrio, Dimitri Atanassov (Bulgaria/NZ), Kevin A. Lefohn (USA/NZ), Vesa-Matti Leppänen (Finland/NZ), Tom McGrath (NZ), Professor Yair Kless (Austria/Israel), Kirsten Simpson (NZ), Sarah Watkins (NZ) and winner of the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, virtuoso Feng Ning (China/Germany).
Young Virtuosi
Tuesday 12 January 8.00pm, St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Church St. Award-winning alumni of the Queenstown Violin Summer School perform a dazzling and sophisticated programme.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student. Door Sales only.
NZTrio
Saturday 16 January, 8.00pm St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Church St. This internationally renowned chamber ensemble is known for their interpretations of both traditional and contemporary classical music, from violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown and pianist Sarah Watkins.
Tickets: $30 Adult, $15 Student. Door Sales only.
Exclusive Screening of “4”
Sunday 17 January, 8.00pm Skyline, Wakatipu Room. Australian Filmmaker Tim Slade’s award-winning movie has been made especially available to the Festival. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and four outstanding violinists are the threads used to explore how nature shapes who we are. Filmed in Australia, USA, Japan and Finland. Enjoy this special evening from the top of the mountain with a complimentary gondola ride.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student. Tickets available at the bottom terminal on the night.
International Festival Concert
Monday 18 January, 8.00pm St Peter’s Anglican Church. A recital presented by the internationally renowned teachers of this year’s Queenstown Violin Summer School, including winner of the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, virtuoso Feng Ning.
Tickets: $30 Adult, $15 Student. Door Sales only.
QVSS Showcase Concert
Thursday 21 January, 8.00pm Queenstown Memorial Hall. The first of two concerts showcasing the talents of the 2010 Queenstown Violin Summer School.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student. Door Sales only.
QVSS Grand Finale Concert
Friday 22 January, 8.00pm Queenstown Memorial Hall. Now a much anticipated annual event in Queenstown’s arts calendar. Selected for their remarkable success after twelve days of intensive study, the brilliant and best from the 2010 Queenstown Violin Summer School present their extraordinary talents.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student. Door Sales only.
Queenstown Violin Summer School Masterclasses
13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 January 4.30-6.00pm St Peter’s Church and Hall, 2 Church St.
Gold coin donation.
Queenstown Violin Summer School Casual Concerts 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 January 8.00-9.00pm St Peter’s Church, 2 Church St. Gold coin donation.
Contact: 021 110 3363
Website: www.qvss.com
Homelands in the Gardens
The 2nd annual live music concert in the Queenstown Gardens. Featuring: Six60, Taos, Rythmonyx, Soulsystem, Dj Pops, Dj Fat Eddie
When: 2pm – 8pm Sunday 17th January
Where: Queenstown Gardens
Cost: FREE
Contact: Johnno Stapleton revolverqueenstown@yahoo.com.au
Tea Dance Wanaka
Come along to the Elmslie House Residential Home to enjoy an afternoon of light music, get the toes tapping or sing along. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Elmslie House Residential Home, 81 Stone St, Wanaka
When: 2pm to 3pm Thursday 21 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz
Tea Dance Queenstown
Come along to the Wakatipu Rest Home for an afternoon of light music and refreshments and be transported back in time! An afternoon of nostalgia and toe tapping for the young at heart. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Wakatipu Home, 20 Douglas Street, Frankton
When: 2pm to 3pm Tuesday 19 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz
Wynyard Jam
Freestyle Jumps jam – Join in or come in watch the big airs and tricks
When: Saturday 16 January
Where: Wynyard Freestyle Terrain Park, Fernhill
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Lance Brown bikers@qmtbc.co.nz www.qmtbc.co.nz
Lake Wanaka Half
Test your metal on the legendary Challenge Wanaka course but at half the distance. The course follows the same spectacular route as Challenge Wanaka with a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. Open to teams and individuals.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 8.15am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz for details or call 03 443 2700
Wanaka Craft Market
A selection of handmade arts and crafts direct from the artists.
Where: Pembroke Park, Market Corner
When: Sunday 3, 10, 24 January from 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Susan Manson phone 03 443 7906, sundaymarkets@hotmail.com
