What's On

[ Updated May 07 2008 ]

The annual Funding Expo – a Mecca for the region’s community groups – is on Friday, May 16 at the Hope Community Church on Ranzau Road, opposite Ranzau School. Doors open at 9.30am. Entry is free. Speakers and displays on a range of topics. For more information contact Tara Cater, at Tasman District Council.

Hawke’s Bay artist, Marie Pickering shows her work at Fibre Spectrum, 280 Trafalgar Street, Nelson – all of May.

If you think you can’t dance, have another think. Local dancers, Hester Philips and Cynthia Lorrian invite you to attend the Just Dance course at Victory Community Centre, on Saturday May 17, 24 and June 7 from 10.00am - 2.30pm Just $3 per person or $5 for a family. Appropriate for all ages. Sponsored by Creative Communities NZ – Nelson City.

On Wednesday May 14 at 5.30pm enjoy an evening with the grand master of abstract painting in New Zealand, Max Gimblett. Max gives a slide presentation and discusses his 40 year career. At the Suter Theatre – Suter Friends $5, General public $10, Students (with ID) $2.

The whimsical work of Jacqui Ewers is on display at Art Moves Gallery, 6 Nile Street Nelson until May 18.

Black Grace is New Zealand's leading contemporary dance company and they’re coming to Nelson! See Black Grace in Motueka's Memorial Hall on Thursday June 19 (tickets at Budden’s Bookshop) or at the Suter Theatre on Friday June 20 (tickets at Everyman Records).

The Tahunanui Community Centre celebrates 21 years, with a family fun day on Saturday May 17 at Burrell Park, just behind the centre – starting at 12.30pm. At 4 o’clock you¹re invited to share memories and celebrate the past, present and future of the centre. Ph 548 6036 for more information.

Saturday May 17 it’s all live dub reggae with One Vibe, Ras Selector, and Little Jah, at The Phat Club on Bridge Street. $5 at the door.

Photos by Barbara Ingram-Monk of war graves in Belgium are on display at the Mapua Community Library.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival presents world tour mountain arts and adventure films from around the world - screening Saturday May 24 from 7.30pm, at Annesbrook Church Hall, Saxton Road, Stoke.

Nelson Regional Festival of the NZ Post Book Awards hosts a family event at Founders Historic Park on Saturday May 17 from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Dress as a rat for the Pied Piper Parade; Kath Bee performs with Flossie The Clown; plus live performances of the finalist storybooks. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day.

From The Cradle to the Grave, portraits from the Suter Collection at The Suter Gallery until May 25.

The final ‘Reggae Fever’ gig for the season, kicks off at 9.00pm on Saturday May 24, at Hot Mama's in Motueka. Check out the Fever Boys, Old Skool and the latest reggae, roots and dub selections. Free Entry!

The annual Funding Expo - a Mecca for the region’s community groups - is on Friday, May 16th at the Hope Community Church on Ranzau Road opposite Ranzau School. Doors open at 9.30am. Entry is free. Speakers and displays on a range of topics. For more information contact Tara Cater, at Tasman District Council.

On Friday May 23 The Phat Club brings the London Club set – Nathan Haines along with Chris Cox, Vanessa Freeman and Mike Pattoa – live sax, vocals and keyboards. Tickets $30 at Everyman, $35 at the door. Starts at 10.00pm.

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