CHRISTCHURCH CITY EVENTS

Fiona Pears – Music with Passion Violinist and Composer Fiona Pears, together with an incredible ten-piece ensemble, will perform at the beautiful Isaac Theatre Royal for one night only on the 19th February 2011. Fiona and her group, plus special guests, will perform music ranging from hot, sizzling Gypsy favourites, beautiful soulful classical and jazz ballads right through to Fiona's latest passionate compositions. Where: Isaac Theatre Royal When: 19th February 2011 Show starts at 7:30pm & doors open at 6:30pm. Book online at ticketek.co.nz or by ringing 0800 84253835

Tickets A -  Reserve Adult                        $65.00       Junior (16 Years and Under)   $65.00 B -   Reserve Adult                        $45.00         Junior (16 Years and Under)  $35.00 C -  Reserve Adult                        $20.00        Junior (16 Years and Under)   $20.00.

Poplar Lanes Market The French Farmers Market has morphed into the Poplar Lanes Market - a collective of stall holders who are doing their best to revitalise the central city in Christchurch. Surrounded by lovely (safe) heritage buildings and bustling cafes, bars, restaurants and boutique shops, the Poplar Lane Market brings colour, creativity and fresh produce tramside, just near the popular High St shops Cheese, free range bacon and eggs, venison, rabbit, salami, garlic salt, plants, honey, great peanut butter, breads, pastries, watercress, sushi, bags, hats, jewellery, hair accessories, Beanie Bags, Cupcakes, Clocks, canvas art, children's accessories, fabric and more. Where: Poplar Lanes When: Every Saturday  Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Access off Lichfield or Tuam Streets

Poplar Lanes Kids Market Poplar Lane Market is having a KIDS MARKET 2nd Saturday in March. CHILDREN CAN MAKE DECORATE THEIR OWN CUPCAKES WITH ERIN If you want to book a table please contact Marie: Kiwisilver@paradise.net.nz Ph: 3370 642 or m: 027 437 3316 asap as it will be 1st in 1st place. Only $5 a table. Great way for kids to get rid of unwanted toys books games and buy a whole lot more.!!!!! A Parent of Guardian must be there to supervise relevant children.   Plenty for adults to see & do. Vension salami, fresh eggs, cupcakes, jewellery (only stocked @ Ballantynes) kiddies hats and hair pins, photographs, french food crepes, clocks made from CD’s, kid clothes, loads more. Where: Poplar Lanes When: Saturday 11th March  Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Check it all out on Poplar Lanes Market facebook. Retail shops selling great coffee, food, books, soap, sushi, 2nd designer label  clothes, whimsical gifts from times gone by plus heap more   If any school or church wants a table they are free!

Canterbury A&P Show Delighting visitors since 1862, the Canterbury A&P Show is three full days of livestock, entertainment and attractions, indoor and outdoor exhibits, feature marquees and pavilions. All the very best of rural life combined with live music, competitions from gourmet oils to wines, top Kiwi chefs and excellent food and wine... it could only be the Canterbury A&P Show. It’s where country comes to town in a spectacular mix of colour, excitement and competition – a true celebration of everything great in New Zealand. Plus with Show favourites like the barnyard babies in the City Farmyard or the new mothers and lambs in the Sheep Maternity Ward, this year’s Show is not to be missed. It’s New Zealand’s biggest and best A&P Show! www.theshow.co.nz Where: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch When: 9 – 11 November 2011 Time: 8am – 5.30pm

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