Pull Down the Sun - Pierce The Sea Aotearoa Tour, Uni-Fi and Iti in Their Image
Saturday, Smash Palace. Pull Down the Sun will play their sublime blend of ferocious melodic metal, weaving intricate sonic harmonies into gigantic waves of brutal riff mastery. Supported by Uni-Fi and Iti in Their Image.
Empower YOU - An experience for women
Saturday at the Showgrounds Park and Event Centre, 10am – 2pm. Spend the day experiencing the passions of local wahine. Connect with other like-minded women and equip yourself with new and practical life skills. Participate in hands-on workshops, engage with local business owners and listen to inspirational guest speakers. A time to come together, re-energize your wairua and motivate yourself. Lunch will be provided by Gem Cuisine and Kaiwhakangau. There will be access to a range of workshops, 50+ stall holders, guest speakers, panellists, activities, and more. All the profits from the event will be donated to Kai Connect, a local food bank initiative providing organic venison to local families. The event is organised by Ask Alice and Kaiwhakangau. Tickets $49.13 at https://tinyurl.com/4j458ek2
Gisborne Pub Choir
Smash Palace, every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. Group sings popular songs. Singing tuition provided — no prior experience needed. Learn a new song each week and sing about a dozen pop classics. All welcome. Free entry, but koha appreciated.
COMING UP
Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show — Born on the Bayou
Friday September 15. Performing all Creedence Clearwater Revival’s hits from this timeless era including Suzie Q, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising, Born on the Bayou, Down on the Corner and many more. Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 8pm. Members $25, non-members $30m.
Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere - Tairāwhiti
Inspired by the beloved children’s story The Kuia and the Spider by Patricia Grace. The original Te Reo Māori Season play has been shortened into a 25-minute show with pre-school-aged tamariki in mind. Taki Rua is excited to present a highly engaging, piece of theatre in te reo Māori. It is suitable for children and whānau of all backgrounds. Monday, September 18, 1pm – 1.30pm. Patutahi Hall, 20 Biggs Street, Patutahi, Gisborne.
Motel California Eagles Experience
Dome Cinema, Childers Road and Customhouse Street. Saturday, September 23, 8pm – 11.30pm. General admission: tickets are $35.30 each.
The Elton John Experience
Dome Cinema, Childers Road and Customhouse Street. Friday, October 20, 8.00pm–11pm. General Admission: tickets are $39.18 each.
THEATRE
Jersey Boys
Gisborne Friday September 8 to Saturday September 16. War Memorial Theatre, 7pm start. Jersey Boys the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes — and behind the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Let Gisborne Centre Stage take you back to an easier time. Tickets available at https://eelhunting.wixsite.com/my-site-3, available at the i-Site in Grey Street, door sales available at the theatre from one hour prior to the performance starting (subject to availability). Cost: $39.00 Gold card holders and students, $44.50 Adults.
School of Rock
Musical Theatre Gisborne production, at War Memorial Theatre, November 10-18.
VISUAL ARTS
Dreamers - Louise Walsh and Jolene Douglas
Walsh’s work stems from her first piece, The Beginning, its simple lines and colours creating an overall pattern and base for other works. The exhibition finishes on October 1.
Wearable Art by Susan Holmes
The exhibition of Wearable Art by Susan Holmes is currently on at Tairāwhiti Museum. The exhibition finishes on November 5.
He Kākahu Rerehua — The Uplifting Wind
Weaving together an exhibition, a collection care project and wānanga in one space, He Kākahu Rerehua — The Uplifting Wind opens on October 1. Each strand of this kaupapa will honour the different dimensions of a kākahu: the materials; the process of its creation; the life it has led; and the people it is connected to.
What They Didn’t Teach Us At School
Clayton Gibson exhibition at Tairāwhiti Museum until September 17.
Let The Guide know what’s on, guide@gisborneherald.co.nz or ph 869 0600
