Photographer: Ross Brown
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17 December 2011
3 December 2011 Under The Big Sky - A Night of
Country & Blues tarlight above the
turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo sets the scene
for a stunning venue for the inaugural Under the Big Sky night of country & blues music at Alpine Springs Lake Tekapo
www.alpinesprings.co.nz
10 December 2011 A Cantabrian Christmas
For this magical time of year the orchestra brings to you a celebration of Christmas in our city. With traditional favourites and a New Zealand flavour this is a prefect way to start your festive season. This concert is ideal for the whole family – bringing cheer to the young and young at heart.
www.cso.co.nz her December & January calendar 30 Nov. 2011 – 8 Dec. 2011
The Sleeping Beauty: Royal New Zealand Ballet Spectacular sets, sumptuous costume design and breathtaking classical choreography brings one of the most traditional ballets to life. The Sleeping Beauty is the pinnacle of the classical ballet
repertoire. The Royal New Zealand Ballet has spent the last three years creating this magical version of a fairytale favourite in order to bring you their biggest production to date. The Sleeping Beauty features some of the most famous and demanding choreography in a ballet, and to this day remains one of the must-see ballets of all time. www.nzballet.org.nz
11 December 2011
Total Eclipse of the Moon New Zealanders will get the rare opportunity to observe a total lunar eclipse in their skies on Sunday, 11
December (late Saturday night, early Sunday morning). The Moon starts going into shadow at midnight and the full eclipse is at 3.32 a.m.
Te Rapa Christmas at the Races
The Waikato Racing Club
really knows how to throw a fun-filled Christmas party. With a great location in Hamilton City, superb food and exciting entertainment they are
set to repeat the dose this festive season.
www.teraparacing.co.nz
3 December 2011
New World Food & Wine Festival
Fifty of the leading wineries from Central Otago,
Canterbury, Waipara, Nelson, and Marlborough have been selected to showcase their wines to create a truly unique wine event in Hagley Park. With wine seminars and cooking
displays hosted by industry and live entertainment from some of New Zealand's leading artists, the New World Wine & Food
Festival is great way to start the summer festive season. www.winefestival.co.nz
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