What's on in Rotorua

Friday, Jan 28: US musician and songwriter Ruth Wyand will perform at The Belgian Bar in Arawa St. Her lyrics draws heavily on American roots music as her performances demonstrate her strengths as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. Starting from 8pm, tickets are $15. Contact Sally Garner on 027 273 8881.
Saturday, Jan 29: The Taupo Flying Proms. An amazing family event featuring spectacular aircraft including the famous Red Checkers choreographed to the 50-piece Aotea Youth Symphony. Wine, food and market stalls, special interest displays, dedicated children's activities and excellent live entertainment. The evening concludes with a fantastic fireworks display and a finale with all performers taking to the stage. From 3pm-9.30pm at Centennial Park in Taupo. Go to www.taupoflyingproms.co.nz for more information.
Saturday, Jan 29: The Soundshell Market will be from 9am-3pm at the Rotorua Soundshell at the Lakefront. Free admission with a huge array of indoor and outdoor stalls. Contact Gordan and Liz Davies on (07) 332 5782 or (027) 516 3961.
Saturday, Jan 29: The Friends of the Rotorua Library Book Sale. At the old Tea Kiosk in Kuirau Park from 9am-1pm. Thousands of books at bargain prices with new stock arriving all the time. All proceeds to the Rotorua District Library.
Saturday, Jan 29: The Rotorua North Rotary Club Charity Flea Market. Open every Saturday next to the playground in Kuirau Park from 7am-1.30pm. A huge range of produce, food, goods and entertainment.
Saturday, Jan 29: Opera in the Pa featuring tenor Benjamin Makisi, lyric soprano Aivale Cole and Rotorua soprano Timua Brennan and others at Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Whakarewarewa. Gates open at 6.30pm. Tickets cost $20 from Ticketmaster.
Saturday, Jan 29 _ Sunday, Jan 30: The 102nd Annual Rotorua A & P Show is a great family fun day out at Riverdale Park, Western Rd in Ngongotaha. Featuring equestrian, cattle, alpaca, miniature horse, donkey and mule, harness horse and goat competitions. Great entertainment for all the family _ monster truck, lawnmower racing, police dog display, King and Queen of the Mountain Race plus lots of food and trade Sites. From 8.30am-5pm each day. Adults $10, children 15 & under _ free. Contact Pat Corcoran (07)
357 2979.
Saturday, Jan 29 _ Sunday, Jan 30: The 2011 Eves Realty Blue Lake Multisport Festival will be the event's 25th anniversary. There is an event for everyone with a 2km or 750m open water swim, an Aquathon, a sprint triathlon and a 5.5km fun run. Organised by the Rotorua Association of Triathletes, the event will be from 8.30am-12pm at Tikitapu (Blue Lake). Costs between $15 _ $50. For more information go to www.rats.org.nz.
Saturday, Jan 29: Classic Gold Country Music Awards _ Phoenix Variety CM Inc auditions
at Rotorua Lakes High School from 8am, with finals to start 7.30pm. Rupert King is guest performer. Contact Karyn Rangitutia  on (07) 883 1455.
Sunday, Jan 30: Classic Gold Country Music Awards _ Phoenix Variety Jam Day. Gold coin entry with pot luck lunch. From 8am at Rotorua Lakes High School. Contact Karyn Rangitutia (07) 883 1455
Sunday, Jan 30: The Soundshell Market is on from 9am-3pm at the Rotorua Soundshell at the Lakefront. Free admission with a huge array of indoor and outdoor stalls. Contact
Gordan and Liz Davies on (07) 332 5782 or (027) 516 3961.
Sunday, Jan 30: BluesFeast Rotorua. An extravaganza of music, wine and gourmet food.
Local and regional artists to present of top jazz and blues over eight hours. Held at the Rotorua Arts Village Experience (RAVE) from 12pm-8pm. Cost $25. Contact Anita Loderus on (07) 345 8115 or (021) 440 435.
Are you organising an event that you'd like the community to know about? Contact us to get a free listing in our events diary. Email news@dailypost.co.nz. All listings need to be received by the Friday prior to publication. This column is collated with Event Venues and the www.rotoruanz.com/events website.