Sharing the best of what we want to see and to listen to as featured in the French Société Magazine. Retrospectives, thematic exhibitions grades, pieces and albums, all exclusively revealed. HELENA ALMEIDA; THE PALM OF GAME This is the first retrospective of the French which, considered one of the greatest Portuguese contemporary artists, and built deconstructed mixes painting and [...]
The Bridge of Remembrance, which spans the Avon River between Oxford and Cambridge terraces, originally opened on Armistice Day in 1924. There were many ideas for an appropriate means of acknowledging Canterbury's contribution to World War I. The suggestion for a bridge of remembrance was put forward in a letter to the The Press by Mrs J. Wyn Irwin, [...]
The Waipara Valley Wine & Food Festival is back this year with an independent, fête-like-vibe to celebrate North Canterbury's wineries alongside local food producers and restaurants of the region. Expect to enjoy an array of award winning wines, and delicious local produce set against the some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. This [...]
The Christchurch Lantern Festival is back and celebrating the Year of the Monkey. Running this weekend bring along your family and friends and experience Chinese culture amidst hundreds of vibrantly coloured lanterns, specially imported from China. There will be delicious Asian food stalls, fireworks and non-stop entertainment including master puppeteers from Shanghai and the famous [...]
From climbing the Eiffel Tower to walking the rim of the Grand Canyon, there are some iconic destinations that seem to appear on everyone’s bucket list. While capital cities and famous landmarks tend to rank high, sometimes lesser-known locations are the true travel gems. When you step away from the crowds and flashing cameras, nature’s [...]
With Sydney being a short plane ride away, it's a great weekend escape. For those planning a trip, why not step away from the tourist-filled city and spend your time on Sydney’s picturesque northern beaches? The idea is even more enticing, as Sydney's northern beaches just welcomed a new local hotspot—the recently renovated The Collaroy Hotel. [...]
Gathering's Christchurch is bi-weekly event orchestrated by acclaimed Chef Alex Davies. The event is held at The Space Academy (371 St Asaph Street), with it's launch event taking place on the 27th of January. Gathering's is designed as an experience to showcase, sustainability, zero waste and to highlight produce grown exclusively by market gardeners from [...]
Travel season has arrived—hooray! To ensure your summer holiday is stress-free and smooth sailing, we’ve curated a collection of apps that will make your escape one to remember. From bookings and itineraries to finding the coolest places to visit—each one will make sure your journey is a seamless one. Scroll down to see the apps you [...]
The 2016 SCIRT WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL has officially kicked off in Christchurch, with a programme of events that showcases the very best of the best! This year's Festival features 65 amazing street performers, comedians, fringe artists, musicians and visual artists that are destined to leave you mesmerised and in awe. Whether you're a fan of highly [...]
While we love a white interior, it's refreshing to see a home that tests the colour boundaries—and pulls it off. This Paris apartment really pushed the play button and challenged traditional rules by mixing up hues we'd only dream of, but it works beautifully. For instance, the homeowners painted a yellow ceiling in the kitchen and a [...]