The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 254

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Twilight Opera in the Garden Sunday 9 February

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Kate Agnelli is coming back to Arrowtown featuring her latest exhibition 'An Extraordinary Adventure...Life!' which opens at the Lakes District Museum on 30 January 6 pm and runs until 9 March 2025.

Kate has been here over a couple of summers with her partner Luigi, who sadly passed away just over a year ago. Luigi & Kate were famous for there unique drawing style and she has continued drawing, with the couple’s signature, ‘the black and white cats’, always looking on.

Eight of New Zealand’s finest young Opera talent have signed for the much-loved Twilight Garden Opera on Sunday 9 February.

The popular picnic opera has become one of the most sought after bookings for rising new stars. By contrast it had a cast of five when it launched six years ago. This year’s concert is again at the Stalker family’s Springpointer Garden, with its beautiful amphitheatre looking out to The Remarkables.

The event’s popularity increases despite an industry downturn in the outdoor concert sector. Paul Rea, chair of Arrowtown Creative Arts Society (ACAS) which coproduces it with Auckland’s Opera Studio, puts the continued success down to a “very happy combination.”

“The cast bring fabulous voices, and they’re flattered to be chosen. Plus the program we agree on is always a terrific mix of opera’s most famed arias and duets, and the best of “big voice” pop,” says Paul.

“The artist ‘buy-in’ is strong, and they constantly remark we have something in our atmosphere that brings out the best in performances.

“Because we have about 450 people, the audience sits close, plus the picnic and parking is easy,” says Paul.

The concert has been brought forward an hour so that the second half doesn’t get cold. ACAS asks that concert goers book early to make planning easier.

Sunday February 9. Gates open 4pm for 5pm concert. 70 Lower Shotover Rd. BYO picnic or hampers delivered onsite by www.arctickitchen. co.nz. Tickets $95, and $75 for ACAS members.

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2025 Arrowtown Burns Supper & Ceilidh

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Twilight Opera in the Garden

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burns supper & ceilidh Following last years SELLOUT we are doing it all again! This is a special Birthday edition as its Rabbies Birthday Round up your friends, get your glad rags and dancing shoes on for a traditional Celtic evening full of banter, craic, eating, drinking, and dancing. Please arrive ready to be seated for dinner service at 6.15pm.

We transform the Athenaeum Hall into a little bit of Scotland for the night. Enjoy a traditional 3 course meal, plenty of entertainment then Queenstown's ‘Hair of the Dog’ ceilidh band will set the dance floor alight. That's when the party really starts!

Ross the caller will lead you with the dance steps helping you all with the Scottish country dances so you can fully join in, even if you have never been to a ceilidh before.

Please bring CASH for our wine and beer bar, with a selection of fine single malt whisky. As we are a licensed venue sorry no BYOB alcohol may be brought in to the venue.

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more than 8,000 at this years show The 109th Lake Hayes A&P Show last Saturday was an outstanding success with record attendance of more than 8,000 people. The weather was perfect, the views unmatched, and the community came together to enjoy all things that make A&P shows special.

The new kidszone supported by principal partner Queenstown Airport was a big hit with a stage for local performers as well as family friendly activities such as Jones Contracting’s Big Dig. We were pleased to welcome show jumping back this year after a oneyear hiatus and the equestrian classes in the Classic Builders Arena showcased the high level of local and national riders.

It’s always great to have the support of local businesses behind this community event and we welcomed new partners Ayrburn and Swifty who supported the show bars and an interactive Farmzone. The Ray White Grand Parade and Mountain Scene Hobby Horses were a highlight for tamariki. The entries across a range of categories in home industries impressed the judges and we appreciate Baxter’s long-standing support of this A&P mainstay.

There was an exceptional line-up of entertainers on the Five Mile stage including highland dancers, Nadia Lim, Jackie Bristow.

Without our funding partners QLDC, Lotteries, Central Lakes Trust, Creative NZ, the show would not be possible. Also a shout out to our Coronet Peak Volunteer Crew, this event simply wouldn’t happen without you. Our efforts to reduce waste continue and the dishrupt team were working hard to help us almost eliminate single use serveware. The park and ride and bike park were also very well used this year.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Dr 027 616 9007 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 flowers The Arrowtown Flower Company thearrowtownflowercompany.co.nz 021 946 836 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Massage Therapist Renata Garbin www.renatagarbin.nz 021 0256 4680 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 Immigration Arrowtown Immigration HS 027 834 5473 43 Ramshaw Lane WB 021 184 3309 law Aspiring Law www.aspiringlaw.co.nz 4 Buckingham Street 0800 277 529 photography toddweeksphoto todd.weeks@bayleys.co.nz 021 645 022 12

plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Bayleys 36 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 Colliers Candice & Vera 027 630 1283/021 059 6266 Harcourts Arrowtown 021 288 3454 Walker & Co. 4/23 11th Ave, Lake Hayes 027 298 4123

community services in an emergency phone........................ 111 Arrowtown School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Medical Centre 1 Berkshire St 03 450 1355 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/ Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Russell Heckler 027 284 8814 Mr A. MacDonald 03 409 8102 Tracey McLaren 027 221 8196 Richard Newman 027 497 0138 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 0800 933 922 Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 027 284 8814

local club notices Arrowtown Bowling Club

03 442 1905

Club Day Thursday. New members welcome – coaching available – More info phone Susan 021 165 0862

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Arrowtown Entertainers

Mainly Music

Arrowtown Golf Club

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall singalong, popular variety songs from shows etc. If interested, please contact Faye 03 442 2802. New members welcome.

03 442 1719

Club days–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

We meet every Tuesday of each term at St johns Community Church hall at 10am My contact details are Eileen Toner 0272486513 or etoner1@gmail.com Petanque Plunket

0800 933 922

Little fingers playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am– the month, 11–1 pm. Gold coin donation.

2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket during School Term Time.

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Arrowtown Menzshed

027 284 8814

Shotover Country Music Club

The Menzshed (Preston's Drive) is open daily for members. An annual fee of $25 plus $2 donation per visit allows all facilities to be used for woodworking and community projects. New members welcome. Phone Russell Heckler 027 2848814 for info.

Meeting will be held 1:30 – 4:30 SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY at Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave(next to the Rugby Field). Visitors Welcome.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Music. Contact Sue Dennis 027 488 6478

Arrowtown Scouts

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Jennie Burt 0273060415.

Arrowtown Village Association

MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. ALL WELCOME Cost $10. mollycrawford56@gmail.com

Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17 years. For more info email: arrowtown@group.scouts.nz

Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect & enhance the unique character of our town. Visit arrowtownvillage.nz to learn more.

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