Woolston Brass and their Academy presents "Christmas Bells 125" on Sunday 11th December, 3.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch Featuring: The Woolston Brass Family in Concert Music Directors: Jill Pears - Woolston Junior Band Nick Johnson - Woolston Concert Brass Tyme Marsters - Woolston Brass Ticket pricing: Adult $20.00; Senior...

Nut Point Centre presents Chris Firkin "Mellow" on Saturday 14th January 2017 at 7.30 p.m. Light summer entertainment. Oldies by Donovan, Presley, Credence Clearwater Revival to Eric Clapton, Sting and others. Concert and Light Supper = $15.00 per person. To book: telephone 342 1033

IRMT presents "Rediscovering Brahms" with Robin Wilson - Violin and Read Gainsford - Piano in recital at The Transitional Cathedral on Wednesday 18th January 2017 at 8.00 p.m. Programme: Sonata in G major, Op. 78 Sonata in D minor, Op. 101 An acclaimed expert on the historically informed performance of Brahm's music, Robin Wilson was...

Read Gainsford in Recital at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch on Thursday 19th January 2017, 7.00 p.m. Programme: Sonata in F Major, Op. 54 - Beethoven Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" - Beethoven Romance in F-sharp Major, Op. 28 No. 2 - Schumann Vogel als Prophet, from Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Schumann...

Nut Point Centre presents "Les fetes Venitiennes" on Saturday 28th January 2017, 7.30 p.m. Francis Yapp - Countertenor and bar' Cello Tomas Hurnik - Baroque Cello Peter Low - Harpsichord Jonathan Le Cocq - Lute/Guitar celebrates baroque music from and inspired by Venice.  Performed on period instruments. Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person...

Arts On Tour NZ presents Violinist Fiona Pears and Band - Ian Tilley (piano), Pete Fleming (double bass) and Mike Ferrar (guitar) on Saturday 28th January 2017, 8.00 p.m. at Balcairn Public Hall. Tickets are $25.00.  Book at: Sefton Garage, Sally Mac's Amberley and Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora.

Operatunity presents "Waltz of My Heart" on Wednesday 1st February 2017, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. Sue, John, Bonnie, violinist Jess and Paul on piano celebrate the waltz with famous songs in the tradition of Strauss, Lehar, Romberg and Andre Rieu. Season (8 concerts paid in advance -...

Annual West Melton Fine Art Event You are warmly invited (invitation for 2) to the Opening of: "The 2017 Annual 13th West Melton Art Event". Works by 12 Canterbury Artists. Saturday 11th February 2017 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Artists include: Angela Newport Bradley Howlett Celia Wilson Christine King Christine Maynard Christine Watton Janie...

CBS Music presents "Cathedral Foundation Day Solemn Mass incl Rutter Gloria" on Sunday 12th February 2017, 10.30 a.m. at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Further details to follow.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Doug Caldwell - Jazz Piano Recital" on Thursday 23rd February 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch. Doug Caldwell - Jazz Piano Recital The Maestro, plays jazz favourites.  A superb way to start our Mentor series for 2017. Door donation: $15.00 Adults; $10.00...