Bruce Paine and Rex Button will present The 19th Century Guitar – A Tribute to Alberton
Two of New Zealand’s leading classical guitarists will perform a concert of live music as part of Alberton’s 150th anniversary on December 7 at 7pm.
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
(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…)
"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…)
"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…)
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!!!
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
Shop 13 Cathedral Junction
Time: 10am - 4pm
Fri 18 Oct 2013 to Sun 20 Oct 2013
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…)
"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…)
“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…)
