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Dark, clear skies, unique celestial features and otherworldly landscapes make stargazing in Central Otago a magical experience.

Night sky photographer, Andy Davey explores the cultural and astronomical aspects of the night skies unique to our Southern Hemisphere.

Date: 6:30 pm, Tuesday 20 August 2024
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

This Heritage Talk also celebrates the launch of the museum’s Winter Stellar Exhibition.

Experience the Unforgettable: “Baroness” by Marea Colombo. What would you do if you became the richest woman in the world overnight? Multi-award winning comedian Marea Colombo tells the tale of Angela Burdett-Coutts, the greatest Baroness you’ve never heard of. In a unique take on stand-up comedy, Baroness will be a chaotic and critical analysis of the state of the world. Because you know what they say – mo’ money, mo’ problems.
Baroness marks Colombo’s third solo piece and is produced under Late Bloomers. Late Bloomers is an Otepoi-based theatre company founded by local creatives Marea Colombo and Bronwyn Wallace. The pair focus on creating original works that tell stories in innovative ways

On Saturday 17th August at 7pm Fine Chamber Music by CORO players. A fabulous fusion of music by composers including Arnold, Bach, Lilburn, Faure, Teleman, Saint-Saens and Vivaldi- Performed by several sets of Musicians! Tickets for the Alexandra concert available for sale at Central Stories- you can purchase tickets at Read more…

On from 6th – 21st July- Come along and join the fun, enter the competitions, clue hunts and craft activities

22 July- 17 August Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful is an organisation that is affiliated to Keep New Zealand Beautiful. We are a group of volunteers that are involved with litter abatement, beautification and civic pride. We encourage the involvement of schools and service groups. Our group is involved with Clean Up Read more…

23 July to 17 August 2024 Step into a world where the vibrant spirit of Central Otago comes alive through the diverse and compelling works of Indigo. This extraordinary exhibition brings together eight exceptional artists—Luke Anthony, Shaun Burdon, Judy Cockeram, Rachel Hirabayashi, Megan Huffadine, Nigel Wilson, Jillian Porteous, and Lynne Read more…

Wednesday 10th July- Wednesday 17th July Top Art is an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of NCEA Level 3 portfolios that achieved Excellence in Visual Arts in the previous year. Five streams are covered: design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Top Art gives secondary students and teachers an opportunity Read more…

A wonderful exhibition showcasing fabulous art from Megan Huffadine. At Central Stories from May 14th to June 16th. With a title like this, who wouldn’t come and have a look!!!

on Wednesday 29th May at 6.30pm Book Now through www.heritagecentralotago.org.nz/events or email maggie@heritagecentralotago.org.nz. These heritage talks are normally booked out, so please ensure you book to secure your place. Step back in time, around 19–16 million years ago, and explore the prehistoric marvel that was Lake Manuherekia in Central Otago. Read more…