New Zealand Opera Main Stage Opera Performances – Madama Butterfly – Puccini 23rd, 25th, 30th July, 1st August at the Issac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 7.30 p.m. 28th July at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 6.30 p.m. For further information please contact Julie Gaudin, Christchurch Development Manager, NZ Opera

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Afternoon Delights - CPIT Jazz Musicians" on Thursday 30th July 2015, 1.45p.m. to 2.30p.m. at St Augustine's Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere. CPIT Jazz Musicians and vocalists.  Come along and listen to some rising stars perform. Please go to the Music Centre of Christchurch website www.musiccentre.org.nz to view the full list...

New Zealand Opera Main Stage Opera Performances – Madama Butterfly – Puccini 23rd, 25th, 30th July, 1st August at the Issac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 7.30 p.m. 28th July at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 6.30 p.m. For further information please contact Julie Gaudin, Christchurch Development Manager, NZ Opera

Risingholme Singers' present The Mikado (with Guest Soloists) on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2015, 3.00 p.m. at Heaton Normal Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125-133 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch. Tickets are $15.00 (Children Free) For further information: Telephone: 388 3235 or Email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Sheena Lassen - Solo Exhibition" - All New Landscapes in Oils on Saturday 1st August from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. $2.00 entry fee.  Refreshments will be provided. RSVP - Telephone: 342 1033 Exhibition will run from Sunday 2nd August to Wednesday 30th September. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 a.m. to...

New Zealand Opera Main Stage Opera Performances – Madama Butterfly – Puccini 23rd, 25th, 30th July, 1st August at the Issac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 7.30 p.m. 28th July at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch at 6.30 p.m. For further information please contact Julie Gaudin, Christchurch Development Manager, NZ Opera

Risingholme Singers' present The Mikado (with Guest Soloists) on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2015, 3.00 p.m. at Heaton Normal Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125-133 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch. Tickets are $15.00 (Children Free) For further information: Telephone: 388 3235 or Email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music New Zealand presents "Mimosa Ensemble" on Thursday 6th August  2015, 7.30 p.m. at Chamber Gallery Rangiora Library. Featuring the outstanding young New Zealand musicians, Hugh Roberts (Flute); Thomas Hutchinson (Oboe), Todd Gibson-Cornish (Bassoon) and  Somi Kim (Piano) the Mimosa Ensemble will play: Programme: "French Flair" with music by...

Christopher's Classics Series XX - 2015 presents Mark Menzies with Gretchen la Roche and Flavio Villani - 'Lilburn in Context' on Wednesday 12th August 2015, 8.00 p.m. at Church of St Michael and All Angels, 86 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. This talented trio celebrates the centennial of Douglas Lilburn's birth with repertoire that highlights Lilburn's impressive contribution...

Nut Point Centre presents "Jazz Gourmet" with Guest "Jimmy Rainey" on Saturday 15th August, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre. Cameron Stewart and Tom Harris (Jazz Gourmet) will be joined by Jimmy Rainey on sax.  Share an old-school, classy evening of jazz and bossa nova with singing, sax, and swinging piano ... plus some blues...

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "The World in Union" concert on Sunday 16th August, 1.30 p.m. at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral. Guest Artists: Christchurch CSM Sinfonia directed by Neville Forsythe Tickets cost:  $15.00 (Programme Entry) at the door.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Burnside High School SMP" on Wednesday 19th August 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Helen Renaud and Carlo Ballara present the talents of students from Burnside High School's SMP Programme. Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.  Admission is $10.00 waged and $5.00 unwaged....

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Burnside High School SMP" on Wednesday 26th August 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Helen Renaud and Carlo Ballara present the talents of students from Burnside High School's SMP Programme. Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.  Admission is $10.00 waged and $5.00 unwaged....

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Afternoon Delights - Jennine Bailey" on Thursday 27th August 2015, 1.45p.m. to 2.30 p.m. at St Augustine's Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere. Jennine Bailey, jazz vocals accompanied by Tom Rainey on piano.  Polished and professional. Please go to the Music Centre of Christchurch website www.musiccentre.org.nz to view the full list...

Chamber Music New Zealand presents: CLik the ensemble on Thursday 27th August 2015 at 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Christchurch. Information for this concert is at www.chambermusic.co.nz

The Harmony Singers Choir presents its Annual Concert on Saturday 29th August 2015, 2.00 p.m. at the Sydenham Salvation Army Citadel, corner Colombo Street and Southampton Streets, Christchurch. The programme is varied - Mary Poppins Medley; The Seal Lullaby, Adiemus with recorder accompaniment, The Snow and many more.  Please come along for an enjoyable afternoon...

Nut Point Centre presents "Swing into Spring" on Saturday 29th August 2015, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre. Join Christchurch musicians Matthew Everingham - (Pianist/Composer) and Kate Taylor - (Vocalist) for an evening of jazz standards, theatre favourites and original arrangements. Come in from the cold and welcome in Spring through this evening of intimate and...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Anatoly Zelinsky" on Wednesday 2nd September 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Viola gems and another of Anatoly's wonderful guest groups entertain us. Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.  Admission is $10.00 waged and $5.00 unwaged. For further information see: https://www.facebook.com/WedsatOne

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents the brilliant young violinist  "Benedict Lim" on Saturday 5th September, 7.30 p.m at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library. Benedict Lim is one of New Zealand's most exciting young musicians.  The Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents this fundraising concert to assist with the costs of his further musical education. Tickets costs...