Tag: Heritage Event

” ‘12 Days of Christmas’ at Alberton” NZHPT Media Release ( 2nd December 2013)

: (l-r) Some of the ‘12 Days’ performers at Alberton – Amanda Kirk, Cathie Harrop, George Henare and Jennie Khan.

(l-r) Some of the ‘12 Days’ performers at Alberton – Amanda Kirk, Cathie Harrop, George Henare and Jennie Khan.

"This year, acclaimed actor George Henare – fresh off the stage performing in The Pirates of Penzance – will team up with Cathie Harrop to bring laughter and a touch of nostalgia in five Christmas concerts taking place at Alberton, the Mt Albert mansion cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust."

December 17-19 at 7.30pm; December 21 at 7.30pm and December 22 at 6.30pm

The Media Release is as follows. (more…)

“Clifden Bridge reopening to be celebrated” NZHPT Media Release (25th October 2013)

NZHPT letterhead logo"An event to officially mark the reopening of the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge in Southland is to be held on Saturday 9 November."
"The reopening follows a major restoration project on the bridge, which is cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and registered as a Category 1 Historic Place."
"It was opened on 5 April 1899 by Sir Joseph Ward, and remains the longest wooden suspension bridge in New Zealand." (more…)

“Classical concert with a difference at Alberton” NZHPT Media Release ( 23rd October 2013)

Ludwig Piano (3) (Custom)"A classical music concert with a difference will be held at Alberton on November 3.

The NZ Historic Places Trust property in Mt Albert will resonate to the sound of internationally renowned pianist Ludwig Treviranus tackling favourite classics from Haydn, Mendelssohn and Debussy. And for something completely different, he will also lead a sing-along as well."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

THE LEGENDARY BAILIES (BAR) HERITAGE QUIZ This Thursday 7.30 17th October 2013 … TOO MUCH FUN!!!

There is one thing you need for the CCC Reconnect:Heritage Experience event ... The legendary Bailies (Bar) Heritage Quiz... this Thursday!
So grab some friends and be prepared to enjoy yourself!!!

Cnr Colombo Street and Edgeware Rd, Christchurch
Date: Thurs 17 Oct 2013
Time: 7.30pm (duration approximately 2 hours) (more…)

“Reconnect: experiance heritage” – CCC Heritage Event; Friday 18 – Sunday 20 October 2013

Tours, lectures, Open Days, the Historic Places Canterbury "Valuing Heritage" Exhibition,  the legendary Bailie's Heritage Quiz are just some of the many heritage events!!!

Get your the program of events here:
http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/CityLeisure/artsculture/christchurchheritage/HeritageEventsBrochure2013DLEBookletweb.pdf

“Valuing Heritage” The Historic Places Canterbury Exhibition this Friday 18th October to Sunday 20th October 2013 – “Reconnect : experiance heritage”

historic_places_cant_purple_logoShop 13 Cathedral Junction
Time: 10am - 4pm
Fri 18 Oct 2013 to Sun 20 Oct 2013

Historic Places Canterbury (HPC) in conjunction with IConIC and Christchurch Civic Trust is staging an exhibition in the newly re-opened Cathedral Junction, which aims to celebrate heritage being saved and restored, spotlight heritage still under threat of demolition and commemorate the huge loss of listed heritage following the earthquakes.
Admission is free, no bookings required, open to public.
Valuing Heritage flyer 8-10-13

Reconnect:experience heritage – The Friday Forum: Friday 18th October 2013 (Organised By NZHPT)

The NZHPT has organised a Friday Forum: Heritage as part of the CCC  Reconnect:experience heritage  weekend event.
The times, presenters, subjects covered etc see below ...

Friday Forum: Heritage
Date: Friday 18th October 2013
Venue: Christchurch City Council, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch (more…)

“Heritage Christchurch Open Day Sunday afternoon 20 October 2013” Heritage Christchurch Media Release

"The recently reopened Heritage Christchurch set in the iconic 100 year old Old Government Building on Cathedral Square, will open its doors to the public for tours on the afternoon of Sunday 20 October during the Reconnect: experience heritage event."

Heritage Christchurch Open Day Sunday afternoon 20 October 2013 (more…)

(Reconnect) “Impressive heritage line-up confirmed” CCC Media Release (25th September 2013)

“We’re really looking forward to taking people through the history of some of the Council’s facilities, and teaming up with others who are just as passionate about bringing heritage back to the community.”
Helen Beaumont, Natural Environment and Heritage Unit Manager at Christchurch City Council, says the Reconnect:experience heritage programme offers plenty for heritage buffs.

Impressive heritage line-up confirmed (more…)

“Heritage Christchurch – All Smiles From The Opening Team” Heritage Hotels Media Release

“Heritage Christchurch’s restoration has been a labour of love and I am personally delighted it has worn the test of time and seismic events to remain a vital part of Christchurch’s priceless heritage,” says Gary Jarvis. (Group Operations manager for Heritage Hotel Management)
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)