Arty spaces Boulevard

The annual outdoor event dedicated to all things arty is back on Ōrewa Boulevard after a break caused by Covid-19 restrictions.

The Boulevard Arts Fiesta, last held in 2021, draws big crowds to Ōrewa town centre to enjoy market stalls, art displays and live entertainment.

There is also the chance to stretch your creative muscles by having a go at things such as tie dye, or rock painting, thanks to the creatives at Estuary Arts Centre.

the star in Trevor Chance’s Legends show in the UK.

As well as singing, Lewis has also appeared many times as Robbie’s double, even pranking Williams and his wife Ayda on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

The show he is bringing to Paraoa will showcase his extensive Williams repertoire, including old favourites, swing, the latest hits and even songs from boy band Take That

The Paraoa show is on Saturday, February 18 – more details in What’s On, page 27.

The event is organised by Destination Ōrewa Beach in partnership with the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council. This year’s Fiesta, on February 18, will see 150 stalls featuring things such as crafts, clothes and produce, fill Hibiscus Coast Highway through Ōrewa. The highway will be closed to traffic from 9am-8pm from the Florence Ave roundabout to Riverside Road.

There will be live music – pop, jazz and rock and roll – on Moana Reserve from 11am6pm, including Greg Vine performing as Elvis. Two busking platforms will provide a showcase for local emerging talent.