Spring is here! What's happening in Christchurch, New Zealand?
Ilam Homestead, Christchurch photo by Sunstone
After a fantastic cold winter with lots of snow for skiers & snowboarders Spring is here with daffodils, blossom & little lambs arriving.
The Christchurch Arts Festival has just finished up and I was delighted to take the family to Arboria - an amazing balloon-like structure constructed by Architects of Air. As sunlight streams through the fabric it produces a plethora of amazing vivid colours....the smooth texture & curves are simply superb too!
Aboria, Christchurch Arts Festival photo by Sunstone
But what's coming up in our wonderful city of Christchurch you ask?
Dux Central (Opened 16th Sept) - Poplar Lane
The return of the iconic Dux de Lux restaurant (Pescatorean) with 3 bars: craft beer, cocktail & wine bars has returned to the central city
Canterbury Software Summit (Thursday 1st October) - Wigram Airforce Museum
Fast becoming the best IT conference in New Zealand with inspirational speakers from across the globe presenting bleeding-edge innovative ideas from the software & technology industries
Maroon 5 (Thursday 1st October) - Horncastle Arena
LA band Maroon 5 stop-in to play their upbeat pop tunes in Christchurch as our city starts to get some better momentum with more happening at night again
Ilam Homestead, Christchurch photo by Sunstone
TedX Christchurch (Saturday 3rd October) - Isaac Theatre Royal
The legendary TedX conference will challenge your thinking with experts from all different fields presenting inspiring ideas that rebel the norm
Chris Cornell - of Soundgarden (20th & 21st November) - Isaac Theatre Royal
Legendary rock god Chris Cornell takes the stage at the beautifully restored Isaac Theatre Royal playing his acoustic set with a 2nd date already added
http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/chris-cornell/christchurch-city
Daffodils Christchurch photo by Sunstone
Mirror Magic (12th September to 8th November) - Canterbury Museum
Come and be dazzled by this reflective, interactive exhibition for families of all ages
http://www.canterburymuseum.com/event/273/
Cup & Show Week (7th to 14th November) - Canterbury Agricultural Park
The glamour event of the year in Christchurch & the highlight of the social calendar - sharpen those stilettos and dust off that suit
The Show - Canterbury A&P Show (11th to 13th November) - Addington Show Ground
Since 1862 Country has been coming into Town to 'Show' off their livestock. Now events rage from dog trials to wood-chopping competitions, with exhibits of ostrich and llama, wine & cheese, Tractors (farm machinery), live music ('The Feelers' this year) and hospitality. A long-standing favourite of mine!
South Island Beer Festival, Ilam Homestead photo by Sunstone
South Island Beer Festival (21st November) - Ilam Homestead
Craft beer aficionados can take in the serenity of the Ilam Gardens while quaffing a whole raft of interesting brews from across the South Island based at the beautifully restored Ilam Homestead on University grounds (family friendly)
https://www.facebook.com/South-Island-Beer-Festival-153992894633295/timeline/
Swan Lake (28th & 29th November) Isaac Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal has hosted some outstanding shows this year including 'Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Spamalot’; they now bring this classical masterpiece presented by the Russian Imperial Ballet
http://isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/shows/imperial-russian-ballet-swan-lake/
Rhododendrons Ilam Homestead photo by Sunstone
The South Island Wine & Food Festival (5th December) Hagley Park
43 wineries from each of the South Island's wine regions, alongside a delicious selection of gourmet and artisan food makes a great day out in our beautiful central city park!
Shapeshifter / Ladi 6 / Kora / AhoriBuzz / Sunshine Sound System (12th December) Hagley Park
Shapeshifter are coming home to play a one off special show in Hagley Park! They will be joined by the funk/rock masters Kora, and Christchurch legends Ladi 6 and AhoriBuzz, plus Sunshine Sound System.
https://www.facebook.com/events/471519519693735/
So get out & about and enjoy our great city of Christchurch!
Paul is founder of IT Recruitment company www.sunstonetalent.com and loves getting people awesome IT jobs in his hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand!
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