ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup
The top sixteen Under-19 cricket teams from around the globe will gather in New Zealand to contest the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Queenstown will be hosting a pool phase daily at the Events Centre.
When: daily from 15 to 20 January
Where: Queenstown Events Centre
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.lakesleisure.co.nz
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
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
X-it Youth Centre Summer Madness Holiday Programme
Open to year 8’s (age 12-20yrs old). Sign up to the Holiday Programme is required in advance.
Where: X-it Youth Centre, 66 Stanley St, Queenstown
When: 1pm-6pm daily 18th-29th January (excl 24th Jan)
Costs: apply for various activities
Contact: Fi or Laura on xityouthcentre@yahoo.co.nz, or www.bebo.com/xityouthcentre
03 409 0376 or 0277 105 368
Week 1
Monday 18th Jan 1-6pm Cromwell Speedway Mini Stock Racing $33/$35
Tuesday 19th Jan 1-6pm Rock climbing & bouldering $10/$12
Wednesday 20th Jan 1-7:30pm Adventure Rafting $33/$35
Thu 21st/Fri 22nd Jan 4pm-11am Moke Lake Camping $15/$17
Friday 22nd Jan 2-6pm Pool/Table Tennis Comps $3/$5
Saturday 23rd Jan 1-6pm Summa Sk8 Sesh $5/$10
Week 2
Monday 25th Jan 1-6pm River Boarding $33/$35
Tuesday 26th Jan 1-6pm Pizza & Movie $25/$28
Wednesday 27th Jan 1-6pm Mountain Biking $33/$35
Thursday 28th Jan 1-6pm Frisbee Golf BBQ & Swim $10/$12
Friday 29th Jan 1-6pm Paintball Games $38/$40
Pls note we’re closed from the 24th Dec – 4th Jan. We open again on Tues 5th January 2010.
Bookings must be made in advance of the activities, some have limited spaces available.
Heaps of Fun, get into it.
