Woodsheddin’ – A concert by Chris Thompson
A free lunchtime concert by New Zealand singer-songwriter Chris Thompson.
Date: Wednesday, 20 November, 2019
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Tiakiwai Auditorium (lower ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
A New Zealand folk and blues music veteran, Chris Thompson is internationally recognised for his masterful guitar playing and original songs. He has released numerous albums, and toured with many singers and musicians including Julie Felix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and John Hanlon. His songs have been covered by, among others, US psych-folk musicians Meg Baird and Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes). Join us for this free concert on the occasion of Chris’s latest release, the EP Woodsheddin’.
About Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson began performing as a teenager in Hamilton during the late 1960s, before finding success in the Auckland music scene. In 1970, already recognised as an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist, he moved to the UK to tour with Julie Felix, soon becoming part of the London and Dublin folk music scenes. His 1973 debut album on the Village Thing label, Chris Thompson, has since been acclaimed as a lost psychedelic folk classic and been reissued several times since 2001. Based back in New Zealand from the mid-1970s, Thompson has gone on to release over 20 albums, including as a duo with his former wife Lynne. His songs are notable contributions to the international folksong repertoire and capture a strong New Zealand perspective.
Images: Kay Buchanan. Supplied by Chris Thompson
City Nature Challenge - Karori Skyline Nature Discovery & Play Day
Foxtail Events in conjunction with Wellington City Council are bringing you a fabulous day out this month!
As part of the City Nature Challenge 2024, we are hosting a Nature Discovery & Play Day at Montgomery Ave Reserve and Karori Skyline filled with an afternoon of fun events!
DATE: Sunday, 28 April 2-24
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Montgomery Ave Reserve and Playground, Montgomery Avenue, Karori, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT - fb.me...
· Paint a wall with natural paint
· Make clay sculptures for the garden
· Enjoy a sausage on the BBQ
· Learn and discover from about the new Kiwi in our neighborhood from Capital Kiwi
· Listen to a talk on biodiversity form our local expert
· Find our favourite NZ bird, the Kiwi, in a scavenger hunt
· Take a walk and explore the local area on a trail map.
Help to discover all the wild things on the skyline by joining in our family-friendly Bioblitz!
By getting involved, you can contribute to a greener, healthier region.
To download the iNaturalist Ap click here - inaturalist.nz...
To keep up to date with all things City Nature Challenge 2024, keep an eye on our Facebook event here - wellington.govt.nz......
Potted colour
Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Turn downsizing stress into strength
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Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
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