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Deco things to do in the Bay this weekend

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14 Jul, 2017 06:00 PM3 mins to read

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It's Winter Deco Weekend and there is plenty for all ages to enjoy. We list 7 of the weekend's best Deco events on offer.

It's Winter Deco Weekend and there is plenty for all ages to enjoy. We list 7 of the weekend's best Deco events on offer.

It's Winter Deco Weekend and there is plenty for all ages to
enjoy. We list 7 of the weekend's best Deco events on offer.


1 Curator's Floor Talk - He Manu Tioriori - Songbirds (new event)

Join curator Charles Ropitini for a special floor talk on Maori jazz bands and waiata of the 1930s, portrayed through the exhibition He Manu Tīoriori: Songbirds - 100 Years of Ngāti Kahungunu Music.

Today, 11am to noon. MTG Hawke's Bay, 1 Tennyson St, Napier. Door sales only. Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/winter-deco-floor-talk-he-manu-t-oriori-songbirds/napier

2 Deco Dinner Express and Film (new)

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This is a great way to immerse oneself in a complete Art Deco evening. Catch the vintage RM31 railcar from Napier to Hastings while enjoying an entree by Orton Tailored Cuisine along with a drink, thanks to Sileni Estates.

The destination is the Art Deco-inspired Focal Point Cinema, where guests will enjoy a buffet main and then be escorted into the cinema to enjoy a comedy titled Top Hat (1935). Today, 5.30pm to 9.35pm. Focal Point Cinema, 126 Heretaunga St East, Hastings. The railcar departs the Napier station at 5.30pm.

Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/deco-dinner-express-and-film-new/hastings

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3 Happy Hour Express to Shed 2 (new)

Catch the railcar from Hastings or Napier to Ahuriri and enjoy a couple of Happy Hour drinks in Caution @ Shed 2 while Art Deco movies and jazz music play in the background.

There will be two hours of specials on wines, craft beers, low and non-alcoholic beverages and platters exclusively for railcar riders.Today, 6.15pm to 9.10pm. Shed 2 Bar and Restaurant, 56 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier. Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/happy-hour-express/napier

4 High Society Soiree (new)

This event is recreating a 1930s soiree with a lavish celebration of everything Art Deco: red carpet, bubbles and canapés on arrival, top jazz group Bella Donna and the Bandits playing throughout the evening, a dance floor, roulette tables and finger food later in the evening, with a backdrop of the gorgeous Gatsby rooms.

Glamorous is the dress code. Tonight, 8pm to 11.30pm. Art Deco Masonic Hotel, 2 Tennyson St, Napier. Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/high-society-soiree-new/napier

5 Fashionably Brunching (new)

Enjoy a delicious brunch at the Hawke's Bay Club while Penelope, aka Lee-Anne Freeman, from Charleston Chic presents a talk on Vintage Fur. Today, 10am to noon. Hawke's Bay Club, cnr Marine Pde and Browning St, Napier. Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/fashionably-brunching-new/napier

6 Radio Play and High Tea (new)

The 1920s and 30s were the golden age of radio. This event gives people the chance to watch a radio play being born, while enjoying high tea. Tomorrow, 2pm to 3.30pm. Hawke's Bay Club, Cnr Marine Pde & Browning St, Napier. Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/radio-play-and-high-tea-new/napier

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7 Antique & Collectables Fair

The Antique & Collectables Fair brings dealers from throughout the country. There will also be an assortment of Deco clothes, accessories, and collectables to celebrate the annual Winter Deco Weekend in Napier. Today and tomorrow, 10am. Asher Hall, cnr Tennyson and Dalton streets, Napier.
Info, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/antique-collectables-fair2/napier

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