Featured Events in Ne in September, 2024 (February Updated)

The Wellington Food Show 2024 is set to tantalize taste buds and showcase culinary excellence at the iconic Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. From August 30th to September 1st, food enthusiasts and industry professionals will converge to experience a smorgasbord of flavors, cooking demonstrations, and the latest in gastronomic innovation. This premier event promises to be a feast for the senses, with an array of local and international exhibitors presenting their finest offerings. Attendees can expect to indulge in a diverse range of cuisines, discover new products, and gain insights from renowned chefs. The Wellington Food Show 2024 is not just an event; it's a celebration of food culture, set against the backdrop of one of New Zealand's most vibrant cities.

When spoken aloud, the monologue becomes something else—a story that is enacted for an audience. Our second Evening of Monologues brings several talented writers to the microphone to read/act out/emote their true tales about a pivotal moment in life. Expect to hear true stories that are funny, engaging, poignant, memorable, and relatable. Entry to this event is not guaranteed with Eventbrite reservation. Please arrive no more than 15-20 minutes before the event start time. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. NAC members need not RSVP. Information Source: The National Arts Club | eventbrite

Circus Extreme is thrilled to be returning to the United Kingdom in 2024 as part of its World Tour. A one-of-a-kind performance, that was five years in the making and features some of the most talented performers in the world. The UK was specifically chosen as a location for Circus Extreme due to its diverse cultural background. The United Kingdom is a major centre of the creative industries, so where better to celebrate the vibrant, artistic and awe-inspiring nature of the circus. Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, audiences will be amazed by the jam-packed Circus Extreme production which features show-stopping performances that will have you on the edge of your seat. Acts include the Ayala Troupe, who will be performing their award-winning high wire act. This Guinness World Record holding act, have performed all over the world and most recently showcased in the World famous Monte Carlo Circus Festival. The Danguir Troupe will be performing their double wheel of death stunt including the World’s First double summersault which has never been performed in the United Kingdom, this troupe were the stars of the famous Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey in the USA. Just back from its European tour, the EXTREME® freestyle motocross team will be bringing you its jaw-dropping stunts to the Big Top as our pilots fly through the air displaying cliff-hanger stunts such as the superman and nac nac to name a few. Battling for air space, our resident riders are sure to get the adrenaline pumping as they defy gravity with incredible mid-air backflips Our EXTREME® stunt riding team will also be performing the Globe of Death, the most death-defying act ever demonstrated! This incredible stunt will put the performers under G-force similar to that of a fighter pilot. Watch as they loop vertically and horizontally all while encased in a mesh sphere. This really is one for the petrolheads! Direct from Brazil walking upside down high in the roof of the Big Top is Super Silva Junior, witness a mind blowing daredevil performance showcasing incredible agility, trapeze and balancing skills all performed in a unique style for this new production. World famous Henry the Prince of Clowns, a legendary figure in the circus, will be keeping the audience amused throughout the show. British legend, Laura Miller, will be showcasing her internationally-renowned aquatic aerial ring which unites the elements of fire, water and air. Witness the aerial hoop skills combining grace, beauty, visually stunning lights and music that will transport viewers into a sci-fi world. On top of this there will be death defying airborne stunts including the unmissable Aerial Duo Polischuk, who are one of the few acts in the World to perform these mid air stunts, watch in awe as they hold each other by their teeth high in the roof of the Big Top. Resident Street bike rider now a South American legend Paulinho will be performing his high energy octane display including wheelies, stoppies and burn-outs on his two-wheeled machine. Together with our troupe of dancers and musicians performing their acts all with unique twists. This really is an event with something for everyone. If you’re a petrolhead, theatre-goer, thrill seeker or wanting to see one of the greatest shows of its time, make sure to get your tickets fast. The show will run for approximately two hours and is housed in Europe’s Largest Touring Circus Big Top, which is climate controlled and features comfortable theatre-style seating. It’s time to awaken your soul and stir the imagination of your family! Information Source: Extreme Stunt Show Ltd | eventbrite

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER WHETHER SKATING OR NOT LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE FACILITY WITH AT DOOR PRICING $22.00 for Admission & Skate Rental (Plus Service Fee) $16.00 Admission for those with their Own Skates (Plus Service Fee) NO SPECTATORS FEE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION MUST BE 18YRS+ TO ATTEND WITH A VALID ID NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINK, CAKE OR DECOR ALLOWED. All adults (18+), whether skating or not, will need to fill out our waiver. CLICK HERE for Electronic waivers. Information Source: Branch Brook Park Skating Center | eventbrite

Flag Football at Riverbank State Park Come join us for a fun-filled day of flag football at Riverbank State Park! This in-person event is perfect for athletic enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have some fun, this event is for you. Come one, come all! Invite your coworkers and friends, the event is open to anyone who's open for a good time. Get ready to show off your skills, make new friends, and enjoy a day of friendly competition. See you there! What to Bring: Athletic clothesWater (gatorade will be provided)Positive vibesTime: 11am Location: 679 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10031 Information Source: Church of the Advent Hope | eventbrite

Catch Comedy Central's Ernie Vicente, a recording artist from Just For Laughs, at The Comedy Nest in Montreal from September 5 to 7, 2024. Joining him will be a lineup of talented opening acts for a night filled with laughter. Don't miss this opportunity to see Ernie Vicente live in one of Montreal's premier comedy venues. The address of The Comedy Nest is 2313 St Catherine St West, located on the 3rd floor of the Montreal Forum. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event!

Join us to hear Malcolm Knox discuss his new book, The First Friend, with Michael Brissenden! Join us for an evening of conversation between Malcolm Knox and Michael Brissenden to celebrate the publication of Malcolm's newest novel,The First Friend. A tour de force set in 1938 Stalin Soviet Union, this chilling black comedy it is at once a satire and a thriller, a survivor's tale in which a father has to walk a tightrope every day to save his family from a monster and a monstrous society. Even the worst person has a best friend. A chilling black comedy, The First Friend imagines a gangster mob in charge of a global superpower. The Soviet Union 1938: Lavrentiy Beria, 'The Boss' of the Georgian republic, nervously prepares a Black Sea resort for a visit from 'The Boss of Bosses', his fellow Georgian Josef Stalin. Under escalating pressure from enemies and allies alike, Beria slowly but surely descends into murderous paranoia. By his side is Vasil Murtov, Beria's closest friend since childhood. But to be a witness is dangerous; Murtov must protect his family and play his own game of survival while remaining outwardly loyal to an increasingly unstable Beria. The tension ramps up as Stalin's visit and the inevitable bloodbath approaches. Is Murtov playing Beria, or is he being played? The First Friend is a novel in a time of autocrats, where reality is a fiction created by those who rule. Reflecting on Putin's Russia, Trump's America, Xi's China and Murdoch's planet Earth, it is at once a satire and a thriller, a survivor's tale in which a father has to walk a tightrope every day to save his family from a monster and a monstrous society. Where safety lies in following official fictions, is a truthful life the ultimate risk? 'A witty, absorbing and at times disturbing depiction of the banalities of horror. We know what's coming but can't turn away. Malcolm Knox has hit on a great idea and delivered a wonderful book: A gripping black comedy that is both a reflection on the past and a warning for the future.' Michael Brissenden 'Crackling with energy, irony, wit and terror,The First Friendis a timely and cautionary reminder of the stifling, murderous logic of strong man politics.' Tim Winton 'Razor-sharp, wildly imaginative, bold, brilliant and often as dark as the inside of a coffin. Another triumph from a truly extraordinary writer.' Trent Dalton 'The First Friendis not just a cracking read, it's a masterclass in Machiavellian manoeuvres. This is a magnificent piece of gallows humour, bitingly funny and horrifyingly grim at the same time.' Kate McClymont 'Bleak, intelligent and fearsomely well-researched - I kept telling myself I shouldn't laugh, but couldn't help it.' Michael Robotham 'Shocking, distressing and, yes, discomfortingly hilarious,The First Friendrocks and rolls through the paranoia, and the maniacal and murderous egomania, in the aftermath of the Great Terror. It is nothing less than Amisian in ambition and achievement.' Paul Daley Malcolm Knox grew up in Sydney. Since 1994 Malcolm has written for the Sydney Morning Herald and has won three Walkley Awards and a Human Rights Award. His novels include Summerland; A Private Man, winner of the Ned Kelly Award; Jamaica, which won the Colin Roderick Award and was shortlisted in the 2008 Prime Minister's Literary Awards; The Life; The Wonder Lover; and Bluebird. His many non-fiction titles include Boom: The Underground History of Australia;From Gold Rush to GFC, which won the 2013 Ashurst Business Literature Prize; and Bradman's War, shortlisted in the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Michael Brissenden was a journalist and foreign correspondent with the ABC for 35 years. He was posted to Moscow, Brussels and Washington, and worked in Canberra for many years in various roles, including as the political editor for ABC TV's 7.30 and as a reporter with the ABC's investigative television documentary program Four Corners. Through his reporting, Michael has covered bushfires both in Australia and overseas, including in California. He is the author of Smoke, and three previous books. Information Source: Constant Reader Bookshop | eventbrite

Reporters from across America and around the globe converged on Washington in November 1963 to cover the state funeral of John F. Kennedy. One, a thirty-five-year-old columnist from New York, turned his attention not on the stricken first family or the assembled world leaders but on Clifton Pollard, the man who dug the president’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The result is an indelible portrait of a nation’s grief as expressed in the otherwise anonymous performance of a single, solemn task. This was Jimmy Breslin’s special gift, to uncover the hidden human dimensions in every story. Brash, cantankerous, and often funny, Breslin was an indefatigable master of deadline writing. His columns were events, attracting millions of readers, winning the admiration of other journalists, and bringing Breslin, in 1986, the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. As quintessentially New York as the memorable urban characters he portrayed, Breslin emerged as a major national voice, one whose understanding of American life—its political scandals, its Mafia subculture, its indifference to immigrants and other vulnerable people—continues to resonate. The seventy-three columns and longform magazine articles selected for this volume by editor Dan Barry, more than half collected for the first time, reveal Breslin at his very best. Dan Barry is a reporter and columnist for The New York Times. His awards include the Best American Newspaper Narrative Award in 2015; the Meyer “Mike” Berger Award from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2005; and the American Society of Newspaper Editors Award for deadline reporting in 2003. He is the author of several books, including This Land: America, Lost and Found (2018), a collection of his “This Land” columns first published in the Times. Information Source: Glucksman Ireland House NYU | eventbrite

Visit the most exceptional exhibits in Chelsea, the world's center for contemporary art! You'll see a mix of extraordinary painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography, by artists of great diversity, in the world's center for contemporary art. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t leave without you. All sales are final, and tickets are valid only on the date for which it was purchased. Tours take place no matter the weather, as the art is all indoors. Information Source: eventbrite

Discover the captivating art of Cyanotypie in two exciting sessions at the upcoming event "Cyanotypie meets Upcycling - kostenlose Workshops für Alle" in Berlin. Held at Artistania on Neckarstraße 19, 12053 Berlin, on September 21, 2024, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and technique of Cyanotypie. Immerse yourself in this fascinating craft and unleash your creativity in a welcoming and cost-free environment. Don't miss this chance to learn and experiment with Cyanotypie alongside fellow art enthusiasts.

In this moment invites some of the most groundbreaking poets of our time to pause and reflect on where they are in their writing, what has come before them and what they imagine for the future of their craft. Curated by Anne-Marie Te Whiu, join us every second month for a generative conversation about poetry and the way it intersects with our daily lives. Hasib Hourani isa Lebanese–Palestinian writer, editor, arts worker and educator living on unceded Wangal Country. He is a 2020 recipient of The Wheeler Centre’s Next Chapter Scheme and his 2021 essay, ‘when we blink’ was shortlisted for the LIMINAL & Pantera Press Nonfiction prize and is published in their 2022 anthology, Against Disappearance. Hasib was awarded the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund in 2022 and has been a fellow at the Varuna National Writers House in 2021 and 2022. Hasib’s debut book, rock flight will be released with Giramondo (AU) in October 2024. Anne-Marie Te Whiu (Ani) an Australian-born Māori who belongs to the Te Rarawa iwi in Hokianga, Aotearoa NZ. She lives on unceded Gadigal and Wangal land. She is a cultural producer, writer, editor and weaver. Her poems, essays and non-fiction pieces have been published broadly across Australia and Aotearoa NZ. She has edited Woven (Magabala Books), Tony Birch’s Whisper Songs (University of Queensland Press), Bebe Backhouse’s More Than These Bones (Magabala Books) and co-edited Solid Air: Australia & New Zealand Spoken Word (University of Queensland Press). Between 2015 and 2017 she co-directed the Queensland Poetry Festival, and she was a co-director of the writers’ program for the Aotearoa New Zealand International Arts Festival (Wellington — February 2024). Ani’s debut poetry collection titled Mettle will be published by University of Queensland Press in 2025. Information Source: State Library of New South Wales | eventbrite

Join us for an evening workshop to explore the dynamics between art and spirituality through photography, sound meditation, and journaling. Through his photographic art, Rod will guide you to explore the connections between spirituality, nature, and your inner being. Sabine will accompany you throughout the journey with the help of her instruments. In a safe and nurturing space, surrounded by the sounds and vibrations of singing bowls, a gong, and chimes, your mind will relax, allowing your soul to explore and experience transforming personal and spiritual insight. Rod Lamborn (b. 1970, Idaho) is a multifaceted artist who has traversed the realms of film, photography, and etheric art. Lamborn's early career as a cinematographer took him to the heart of conflict zones, where he captured the realities of warlords and their tumultuous landscapes. After surviving many harrowing experiences he emerged as a testament to the power of visual storytelling. Awarding him with many cinematic experiences over the last 27 years since those first encounters with conflict. Before becoming a sound meditation artist, Sabine worked in the fashion industry for many years. In 2009, attending a Vipassana retreat taught by S.N. Goenka opened her eyes to the importance of meditation. Slowly, her interest in fashion waned. A few years later, She chanced upon Sound Meditation, and experiencing the power of the instrument's vibrations was a revelation! She understood how sound is heard through every cell in the body, gently helping release physical and emotional tensions. In 2020, She decided to dive into the practice taking the sound practitioner course at the WOOM Center with ethnomusicologist Alexandre Tannous and David Shemesh. It allowed her to develop a unique sound inspired by the qualities of stillness, spaciousness, and luminosity. Schedule: 7:30 pm Door open 7:45 pm Introduction & Artists Comments 8:00 pm Invitation to connect with etheric art 8:15 pm Sound meditation 9:15 pm Circle of reflection, sharing, journaling 10:00 pm Conclusion Information Source: Sabine Feuilloley | eventbrite

Cruise Details: Date: Saturday, 28 September, 2024 Duration: 3 hours (7:00 PM - 10 PM) Boarding Time: 6:30pm at Queens Wharf Ferry terminal. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to deaparture time so we can ensure a prompt and smooth boarding process. The Bad Boys Afloat Live Show: Brace yourselves for a heart-racing performance that will leave you cheering for more. Waiter Service: Our charming waiters are at your beck and call, ensuring your glass is never empty 🥂 Games and Dancing: From high-energy dance floors to cheeky games, we've got the ingredients for a night of pure joy and bonding. And Loads More: Trust us, we're just getting started. There's plenty more surprises in store! Ticket details: $100 all-inclusive ticket including a buffet dinner, and drinks package (beer, wine, house spirits, and soft drinks, all night long!) We love to accomodate for large group bookings! Especially birthdays, engagement parties and hen's nights 💍✨ Call 0417 404 710 for bookings of more than 10 📞 Let loose and laugh out loud on Bad Boys Afloat on Newcastle Harbour, see you there! 💪 Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know to ensure smooth sailing on our superyacht: There is no mid-party drop-offs or pickups. Leave the heels at home! Safety first, no heels permitted onboard the superyacht. Filming and professional photography may be present for social media purposes. Refund Policy: We maintain a strict no-refund policy. However, exceptions are made under rare circumstances such as the cancellation of a cruise by our company due to extreme weather conditions or public health emergencies. In these exceptional cases, we will issue a full refund to all ticket holders. Information Source: Bad Boys Afloat | eventbrite

‘For more than 30 years,’ Michael Hulse writes, ‘Robert Gray has been one of the tiny number of wholly genuine poets whose every word I have wanted to read.’ Two generations of Australian readers share that love and appreciation of Robert Gray, one of the major poets of our times. ‘I return to Robert’s work,’ writes Judith Beveridge, ‘for sustenance, for instruction, and to be amazed.’ Because we often forget to celebrate our elders while there is still time for them to hear it, as Robert Gray approaches 80, 5 Islands Press publishes Bright Crockery Days — a collection of 25 essays, each examining one of Robert’s best-loved poems — edited by poet Mark Tredinnick. This special event features tributes and readings from Robert’s work by Anna Funder, Peter Goldsworthy, Judith Beveridge, Rob Carlton, and Lisa Gorton and others as they fete Robert and remind us why poetry matters. Judith Beveridge one of Australia’s foremost and beloved poets, has published eight books of poetry, mostly recently Tintinnabulum. She was poetry editor of Meanjin for 10 years and taught poetry writing for 16 years at the University of Sydney. Her books have won major prizes, including the 2019 Prime Minister’s Award for Poetry for Sun Music: New and Selected Poems. Rob Carlton is a Logie Award winning Australian actor and writer. Best known for writing and starring in the comedy series Chandon Pictures, he has appeared in countless films and television series, such as A Country Practice, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, McLeod’s Daughters. Rob is a brilliant storyteller, speaker and MC; he won a Logie for his portrayal of Kerry Packer in Paper Giants, and he has most recently appeared in the Netflix TV adaptation of Trent Dalton’s novel, Boy Swallows Universe. His one-man show, Willing Participant, was a hit at the 2024 Adelaide fringe, and played in the Factory Theatre in Sydney in August and September this year. He is married to the writer and teacher Adrienne Ferreira, and together they run Bravewords. John Foulcher has written 12 books of poetry. His latest book, Dancing with Stephen Hawking, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Poetry Prize. His work has appeared in Australian magazines and anthologies over nearly 40 years; his many awards include the National Library Poetry Prize and the ACU Poetry Prize, shortlistings for the Newcastle, the Peter Porter, the Gwen Harwood and the Montreal prizes. Poems from his first book, Light Pressure, were set for study on the New South Wales Higher School Certificate syllabus for 10 years. In 2010–11 he was the Literature Board of the Australia Council’s resident at the Keesing Studio in Paris. Anna Funder is the author of the fabulously successful and influential 2023 book Wifedom, which has garnered worldwide attention and a range of glowing reviews and awards; and she is the author of the groundbreaking non-fiction work Stasiland, which won the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2004. Her other works include the novel All That I Am and the novella, The Girl with the Dogs. She was educated in Melbourne and Paris and holds a doctorate in creative arts from UTS. She worked as a human rights lawyer for the Australian Government before turning to full-time writing. Peter Goldsworthy, one of Australia’s best loved and most prolific writers, grew up in various Australian country towns, finishing his schooling in Darwin. After graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1974, he worked for many years in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Since then, he has divided his time equally between writing and general practice. He has won major literary awards across a range of genres: poetry, short story, the novel, in opera, and most recently in theatre. His memoir of childhood, His Stupid Boyhood was published in 2103. His most recent book is the cancer memoir The Cancer Finishing School. Lisa Gorton has published four collections of poetry, most recently Mirabilia—and a novel. She is the winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Fiction, the Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal, and the Victorian Premier’s Poetry Award. Geoffrey Lehmann’s Spring Forest was shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize in 1994. His Poems 1957–2013 won the Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Awards in 2015. He has co-edited three anthologies of Australian poetry with Robert Gray. He is a former chairman of the Australian Tax Research Foundation. Lindsay Tuggle, born in Kentucky and resident now in Gundungurra Country in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, is a celebrated writer of non-fiction and poetry. Her non-fiction book, The Afterlives of Specimens, was a cover feature in The New York Review of Books. Her poetry collection, Calenture was named one of The Australian’s Books of the Year. Her work has been recognised by a number of international grants, and in 2023 she was Writer-in Residence at Château Orquevaux in Champagne, France, and at Bundanon in the Shoalhaven. Mark Tredinnick is the editor of Bright Crockery Days and the managing editor of 5 Islands Press, is a celebrated Australian essayist and poet, whose work is acclaimed in Australia and overseas. His 25 works include The Blue Plateau, The Little Red Writing Book, Fire Diary, Almost Everything I Know, Walking Underwater, A Beginner’s Guide, Nine Carols, and House of Thieves. He won the inaugural Montreal International Poetry Prize in 2011 and has won the Newcastle, ACU, Blake and Gwen Harwood prizes, along with two Premier’s Prizes. Mark has taught poetry, literary journalism and creative writing at the University of Sydney for 30 years. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to poetry and education in 2020 and the Golden Antelope International Poetry Prize in China in 2023. The Six Gifts: Selected Prose and New & Selected Poems appear in 2025. Information Source: State Library of New South Wales | eventbrite

Through this somatic movement series, you will be given the opportunity to explore how moving from a deeply felt experience of the living body can stimulate creativity and facilitate wellbeing and self-awareness. The inner and outer lives of the mover are under investigation. Somatic practice and the desire for art making are in conversation, remembering our place in the larger order of things. The sessions will cover somatic movement aspects of experiential anatomy, visualisation, and authentic movement practice; exploring the benefits of grounding, alignment, centring, channelling energy, stillness, attention and being present. Utilising these techniques can support your physical, mental and emotional well-being throughout your life. Information Source: Maiden Voyage Dance | eventbrite

Get ready for a nostalgic battle like no other! Join us at the Ultimate Typewriter Showdown: New York on September 28! Watch as skilled typists go head-to-head, clacking away on vintage machines to prove who reigns supreme in speed and accuracy. Whether you're a typewriter enthusiast, a fan of retro tech, or just looking for a unique experience, this event is not to be missed. Come for the competition, stay for the history, and enjoy a day of lively, old-school fun! Mark your calendar and bring your love for all things typewriter to New York! Information Source: House Of Craziness | eventbrite