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
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
Lake Hayes Community BBQ
Enjoy an early evening of family fun and games with the Lake Hayes Community.
When: 4pm, Sunday 17th
Where: Playground at Lake Hayes Estate, Hope Avenue
Contact: Jan Maxwell 027 233 7934
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.
AWS Legal Queenstown Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in association with Q92-MORE FM
AWS Legal Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM
An event for the littlies: teddy bears, pushchairs, picnic baskets and sunhats! A fun afternoon with games, competitions, face painting, dress-ups, lolly scrambles, singing, a bouncy castle, merry-go-round and some story-telling for our younger residents. A fun day out for the whole family…including your teddies!
Where: Queenstown Gardens
When: 12noon - 2pm Saturday 30 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:
Skyline Gondola & Luge: www.skyline.co.nz
Kiwi Birdlife Park: www.kiwibird.co.nz
Real Journeys: www.realjourneys.co.nz
Mini Merino: www.minimerino.co.nz
Shotover Jet: www.shotoverjet.com
Summerdaze Challenge
For an afternoon of sporting fun you can’t beat the Summerdaze Challenge.
Teams will go head to head on the inflatable obstacle course, battle it out on the dual lane bungy fun run and heave their way to victory in a good old fashioned tug-o-war. Grab your colleagues, friends and family and form a team of six for some sporting action and fun. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of energy and your best sporting tactics. It’s all on!
Where: The Rec Ground, Queenstown
When: Register 11am for 12pm start, Sunday 24 January, Prize giving to follow
Cost: $20 per team
Contact: EveNZ phone 03 443 2700 or events@summerdaze.co.nz for an entry form.
Prizes kindly donated by:
Winnie Bagoes – www.winnies.co.nz
Patagonia Chocolates – www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz
Hell Pizza – www.hell.co.nz
Lonestar Cafe and Restaurant – www.lonestar.co.nz
More FM Wild About Water Pool Parties
Get ready to splash out at this year’s Summerdaze Festival with the ultimate summer pool parties in Queenstown and Wanaka! Join the party for an afternoon of fun with BBQ’s, great prizes, music from More FM, treasure hunts and more!
When: 12pm to 3pm, Friday 8 January 2010
Where: Alpine Aqualand and Wanaka Community Pool
Cost: $3
Contact: Karen Gemmell karen@lakesleisure.co.nz 03 450 9105
Cinema Paradiso Outdoor Movies
Wanaka’s legendary movie theatre moves outdoors to present free outdoor movies for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your late night snacks and a rug (or couch) and enjoy an evening under the stars courtesy of Cinema Paradiso.
Where: Pembroke Park
When: on dark 09.50pm (ish) 2, 3, 8, 9, 22, 23 January
Cost: Free
Screenings are weather permitting.
PROGRAMME:
Sat 2nd: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Sun 3rd: Top Gun
Fri 8th: Madagascar – cancelled due to weather
Sat 9th: Whale Rider – cancelled due to weather
Fri 22nd: Whale Rider
Sat 23rd: Ice Age
New Year’s Eve Wanaka
Join friends and family to welcome in the New Year with live music and a dazzling firework display. Enjoy the beats from Retrosonic and The Cartel
Where: Ardmore Street waterfront, Wanaka CBD
When: 8.30pm – 1.00 am Thursday 31 December
Cost: Free
Road Closures and Liquor bans:
Road Closures: Ardmore Street from Dungarvon Street to the Lakeside Road/Ardmore Street intersection. Helwick Street from Ardmore Street to Dunmore Street.
Period of Closure: 5.00 pm Thursday 31st December 2009 to 2.00 am Friday 1st January 2010.
Extended Liquor Ban: From 6am on Sunday 27th of December 2009 to 6am Wednesday 6th January 2010 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC – see www.qldc.govt.nz for further information
