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What's happening in Central Otago

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.

Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Mon, 5 May 2025 - Tue, 3 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.

Discover the exquisite artistry of the Otago Southland region's finest embroidery artists in this premier exhibition, showcasing in Alexandra for the first time ever.

"With their Busy Needles" features stunning works from 12 Embroidery Guilds representing approximately 300 artists from across Otago and Southland.

Marvel at the incredible diversity of pieces—from large-scale works over a meter wide to intricate miniatures measuring just 2.5cm.

This captivating exhibition reveals the remarkable possibilities of needle and thread through both traditional techniques and contemporary innovations.

Each piece demonstrates extraordinary skill, creativity, and artistic vision.

Perfect for art lovers, craft enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates meticulous handiwork and artistic expression.

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra

May 2025

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Central Stories - "Between Sittings" by Jen Olson.

Thu, 1 May 2025 - Mon, 30 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

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Central Otago Regional Orchestra Meets Cirque

Sat, 3 May 2025 - Sun, 4 May 2025

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Pastel Artists of NZ Annual National Exhibition.

Sat, 5 April 2025 - Sun, 4 May 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Central Otago Regional Orchestra Meets Cirque

Sat, 3 May 2025 - Sun, 4 May 2025

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.

Mon, 5 May 2025 - Tue, 3 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

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Artbay Gallery - Charlotte Graham

Tue, 15 April 2025 - Tue, 6 May 2025 @ Daily

Creative Entrepreneur - Workshop Series. Book Now!

Tue, 6 May 2025 - Tue, 17 June 2025 @ May 6th, 9.30am - 12.30pm. May 26th, 6pm - 9pm. Ju

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri!

Tue, 6 May 2025 - Mon, 9 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

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Central Cinema - Spontaneous Combustion - Songs for Barry Brickell.

Wed, 7 May 2025 @ 7pm

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Central Otago Regional Choir - We'll Meet Again - 80 Years On".

Fri, 9 May 2025 - Sun, 11 May 2025 @ May 9th, 7.30pm. May 10th, 7.30pm. May 11th, 2.30p

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Central Otago Regional Choir - We'll Meet Again - 80 Years On".

Fri, 9 May 2025 - Sun, 11 May 2025 @ May 9th, 7.30pm. May 10th, 7.30pm. May 11th, 2.30p

Arrowtown Lifestyle Village - New Zealand String Quartet.

Sun, 11 May 2025 @ 7pm - 8.30pm

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Arts on Tour New Zealand - Jackie goes Prima Diva.

Fri, 16 May 2025 @ 7.30pm

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Hullabaloo Art Space - "Moments in Nature" by Lorraine Higgins.

Sun, 27 April 2025 - Sat, 17 May 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

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Waiata Theatre Productions - "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".

Thu, 24 April 2025 - Sun, 18 May 2025

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