Additional to the core element of open studios, each weekend of the arts tour will also feature a great lineup of live music, art workshops, exhibitions and other art events.
We are still confirming details of some of these events, but are pleased to announce the following: >
Art Weekend 1 May 6 - 8
Saturday 7th -The Big Bang - Grand Opening -
Opening of the Xsection exhibition - an exhibition of work from all 31 participating artists.
Featuring a live auction of a selection of work.
> Hauraki House Gallery, Saturday May 7th, doors open 6pm. free entry.
> Supported by Richardsons Real Estate - Coromandel
Saturday - Sunday 7 - 8 Art Weekend at Mana Retreat Centre
Mana Retreat Centre presents a weekend of art workshops, including encaustic art, photography and watercolour painting.
more info
Art Weekend 2 May 13 -15
Friday 13th The Very Short Short Film Festival
A selection of NZ's best short films, courtesy of the NZ film commission.
from 7pm
$15 on the door.
> Hauraki House Theatre
Saturday 14th The Coromandel Ukulele Festival
Following on from last year's highly successful festival, Coromandel's Ukumania are at it again, putting on a Pacifica themed day of ukulele and drum workshops, cabaret style open mic, live performances from great ukulele groups. This year featuring a lively Polynesian performance from Rarotongan ukulele sensations - 2POUZ FYNIST.
>12 - 8pm
>Coromandel Area School Hall
>Entry by Koha / Donation
timetable of the days activities:
12 - 1 Welcome, Ukumania performance, meet and greet.
1 - 2 Amateur Hour - open mic session
2 - 3 Workshop
3 - 5 Open mic session for more 'serious' groups - pre bookings essential*
6 - 8 pm. '2Pouz Fynist' - Live.
Bring along your ukulele, a happy smile and join us for what will be a memorable day.
>* to book in for the open mic, please e-mail tony.keyworth@xtra.co.nz
www.2pouzfynist.co.nz
Art Weekend 3 May 20 -22
Saturday 21st Arts Tour Wrap Party 
A Night of great live music, fire sculptures and art.
Featuring local and special guest musicians, D.Js and Producers
> 8pm till late, presales $10 from eventfinder.co.nz*, $15 on the door
> Venue TBC
* plus small booking fee, tickets available from April 15.
Sunday 22nd Ukumania - Live at Lunch 
Coromandels own Ukumaniacs perform live at the iconic
Driving Creek Cafe. Grab a coffee and enjoy this very colourful
performance
> 2 pm
> free entry
technical and logistical support for events is provided by Siege Recordings - Coromandel Sonic Manipulation
www.siegerecordings.com
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