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localeye focuses on SUMMER IN THE CITY

Chris Cree Brown
Information on the composer and sonic artist who is proposing to build an Aeolian harp on the Port Hills.
The Real Wine Company
Organic wine suppliers based in Christchurch. Organic and biodynamic wines from New Zealand and the world. Online catalogue and shopping.
SOL - South of Lichfield
Entertainment and retail precinct created in central Christchurch by Property Ventures.
Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof
Beer cafe on corner of Armagh Street and Oxford Terrace.
Summer in the City

Picnics and brass bands in the park,kite flying on New Brighton beach, international buskers, classical music and fireworks,ethnic festivals of sport, culture and food... Christchurch is alive over the summer months with festivities designed to get people out enjoying the city's parks and places.

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27th Jan -  4th  Feb   Ethnic Soccer Festival
Annual soccer festival in Christchurch featuring 24 teams representing a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

1st - 4th Feb Ono Pacific Arts Festival
Annual celebration of performing and visual arts from the Pacific.

29th January - Press Kite Day
Summertimes event at New Brighton beach featuring  some of the world’s best kite fliers, including team flying and mega kites.

To find out what is going on in Christchurch, Be There is a useful port of call. This website lists a detailed calendar of a  wide range of  sporting, cultural and community in the city.

Entertainment after dark is covered in the localeye Nightlife category which links to nightclubs, dance venues, pool halls and so on.

Sports fans should check out the Sporting Events category which links to regular seasonal sporting programmes as well as one of events and festivals.

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localeye City Life January 2006