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| Twist and shout |
| There'll be plenty
to twist and shout about during the second Christchurch Festival of Dance> later this year. Opening night of the festival will feature the acclaimed Black Grace Dance Company from Auckland. Other highlights will include new works from prominent Christchurch choreographers Sheryl Robinson and Fleur de Thier, a series of free lunchtime performances in Cathedral Square, and Full Circle; a spectacular two hour show featuring a diverse range of dance styles from around the world. An exciting variety of events and activities will be held across the ten day festival. Ballet, belly dance, rock 'n' roll, line dance, flamenco, jazz, ballroom, Morris dance, contemporary, tango and many other forms of dance will feature in workshops, masterclasses, shows, dance parties, performances and 'have a go' events. |
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In just its second year, the Christchurch Festival of Dance has already attracted considerable interest from the New Zealand dance community. The festival is the only one of its kind in the country.
The festival takes place from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October. Brochures will be available from Service Centres and libraries from 3 September.
For further information contact the Christchurch City Council Leisure Unit on 941 6422.
| Showcase celebration to open centre |
Christchurch's new world class entertainment facility, the WestpacTrust Centre, will open in September with six days of free events, designed to showcase the capabilities of the venue and introduce the centre to Christchurch people.
Opening week organiser Pam Morris says the events have been planned to appeal to all tastes and age groups.
"There is a great deal of anticipation around the WestpacTrust Centre, which will be a venue all Christchurch people will be proud of, and which will host some wonderful events for the City. The opening week celebrations will fulfill the expectations that people have for the centre and will demonstrate what a magnificent facility it is," she said.
| Dog rego amnesty |
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The $200 penalty
for not registering your pooch by July 31 will be waived
if you do it now, says Animal Control team leader Mark
Vincent. The amnesty runs till the end of August. You
won't be so lucky if you're caught by dog control
officers with an unregistered dog. Please contact Animal Control, 180 Smith Street, Linwood, ph. 941 6643 or 941 6654 with any questions. |
| Fun for all the family |
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Two year old Asher
Sutherland doesn't have to go far for help to find the
right book at Sumner Library. His sisters Alice and Rebecca, mother Judy, grandmother Jill and 87 year old greatgrandmother Lorna all visit Sumner Library together. They've always liked the atmosphere of the library, and they're pleased with the recent refurbishment and expanded collection. |
