TENNESSEE SOUL: The Danberrys are to perform in Wairoa and Tokomaru Bay. Picture supplied
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This weekSmash Palace: Ariana and Luke Whaanga, Friday, December 15 (5.30pm). Free entry. Sit Down in Front and DJ Bub, Saturday, December 16 (9pm) $5 at the door.
Arthur Bristowe playing in the Boulevard Bar: Brisbane-based Kiwi, influenced by the musicianship of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie. Cosmopolitan Club, Friday, December 15 (8pm). Free to members and their guests.
Lean On Me Concert: Featuring: Paenoa Pahuru-Huriwai, Phil Reid, Deevi & Matenga Parata, Taha Ora, Ruawhaitiri Ngatai-Mahue, Baye Riddell, Mad Housx, Kurawaka, East Coast Cuzzies, Maisy Rika, East Coast Breevas, MC the Wiz, Saturday, December 16 Hinerupe Marae, Paikea Street, Te Araroa (from 11am)
Jolly Lifestyle Market: Live music, variety of stalls, with parking in the paddock. Jolly Stockman carpark, 3 Saleyards Road, Sunday, December 17 (from 11am).
Ballance Street Xmas Carols: Bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment. Santa will be there. Sunday, December 17 (from 5pm) behind Pharmacy 53.
COMING UP
Carols in the Vines: Bushmere Estate, Wednesday December 20. (6.30pm, gates open at 5.30pm). $5 per person at gate, children free. Bring a picnic (but no alcohol) and enjoy the carols. Proceeds to Presbyterian Support & Family Works Gisborne.
Summer Series Concerts: Brother and sister pianists Leroy and Anna Ma, Wednesday, December 20. (7.30pm). Adults $25 if they attend one concert, $20 if they attend two or more. Rising star concerts at Tiromoana are free for children and students. For reservations contact Gillian Armstrong at 868 6443 or gillco@gisborne.net.nz
Smash Carols: Singalong at Smash Palace on Wednesday, December 20 (7pm). Bring cans of pet food for SPCA — free entry.
The Danberrys: Tennessee bluegrass duo The Danberrys with Vanessa McGowan of Tattletale Saints on upright bass perform at the EastEnd Cafe in Wairoa on Thursday December 21 (7pm). Tickets $20. They perform again the following night at Tokomaru Bay’s Te Puka Tavern at 8pm. Free admission.
Rhythm and Vines: Three-day music festival featuring more than 100 bands, DJs and comedians. Headliners include Schoolboy Q, 2ManyDJ’s, David Dallas and P-Money. December 29-31, (from 2pm). Waiohika Estate.
R&V Pool Parties: Three afternoons of pre-Rhythm and Vines poolside days with top DJS spinning the sounds of summer. December 29-31, Emerald Hotel. Limited to 150 people per day. Register on the Rhythm and Vines website.
At the flicksODEON MULTIPLEX
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2D, 3D): Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past.
The Man Who Invented Christmas: The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of “A Christmas Carol,” a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday.
Kiwi Christmas: Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to find a way to get him back to the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Goodbye Christopher Robin: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne.
Daddy’s Home 2: Having finally gotten used to each other’s existence, Brad and Dusty must now deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays.
Justice League: Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Murder on the Orient Express: A lavish train ride, unfolds into a stylish and suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of 13 stranded strangers and one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.
Thor: Ragnarok: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilisation.
Wonder: Based on the NY Times bestseller, Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences.
DOME CINEMA
Human Traces: Kiwi filmmaker Nic Gorman’s feature debut is a thriller set against the rugged backdrop of the Canterbury coast where husband-and-wife scientist team Sarah and Glenn have been posted. When a mysterious stranger named Pete arrives, deception begins to disrupt the order.
Menashe: Menashe, a kind, hapless grocery store clerk, struggles to make ends meet and responsibly parent his young son, Rieven, following his wife Leah’s death.
Kiwi Christmas: Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday.
Borg vs McEnroe: Wimbledon, 1980. The rainiest summer in decades. The world is waiting to see the number one tennis player in the world, Björn Borg, claim his fifth Wimbledon title. But few know of the drama behind the scenes: at only 24, Borg is close to the end — run-down, worn out and ridden with anxiety. Meanwhile, the challenger John McEnroe, 20, has decided to replace his former hero on the Wimbledon throne.
Ingrid Goes West: Comedy-drama about the pitfalls of social media. An unstable young woman, Ingrid, becomes obssesed with a social media influencer and insinuates herself into her life. Things soon depart from the perfect future that Ingrid envisaged, but she charges on regardless.
Kedi: Acclaimed Turkish documentary film about the stray cats of Istanbul. Although thousands of street cats live in Istanbul, the film focuses on seven. Kedi is an examination of one of our oldest animal companions, and the ways they enrich our lives.
Waru: Following the death of a child, eight Maori women are confronted by guilt, pride and defeat but will ultimately risk for the greater good of their community. Eight female Maori directors have each contributed a 10 minute vignette, presented as a continuous shot in real time, that unfolds around the tangi (funeral) of a small boy (Waru) who died at the hands of his caregiver. The vignettes are all subtly interlinked.
VISUAL ARTS
EXHIBITIONS
Yonel Watene: Spirit, Paul Nache Gallery
Tairawhiti Museum: Toru Tekau. This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the birth of a new movement in ceramics, Nga Kaihanga Uku — Maori Clay Artists. Contributing artists include Baye Riddell, Manos Nathan, Colleen Urlich, Paerau Corneal and Wi Taepa. Myopia, solo show by 100 Days project contributor Lina Marsh.
House of the Rising Sun: Works by Tawhai Rickard, Paul Nache Gallery until December 29.
Toihoukura: Taiao — I am my environment. A final exhibition of mixed media works by third degree students. Maia gallery.
Te Kuwatawata gallery: Te Whare Ripene, an exhibition of ribbon weaving by Te Aitanga a Hauiti artists.
Zest Cafe: Lottie Lu postage stamp work by Janine McDiarmid.
Muirs Bookshop Cafe: Digital art by Troy Conole
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