Where We're Going
Welcome to our weekly guide of what's on, where and when around New Zealand and beyond. The Glory Days crew likes a good party so
stay tuned to this page to find out all about what we're up to, where we're going to be next and how you can join in the fun.
Each Monday we will bring you a collection of the latest and best events to attend, so you can plan your social calendar.
We love supporting the vintage community. If you have an event you would like listed, please contact us at editors@glorydaysmagazine.com and we will list your event for free!
Welcome to our weekly guide of what's on, where and when around New Zealand and beyond. The Glory Days crew likes a good party so
stay tuned to this page to find out all about what we're up to, where we're going to be next and how you can join in the fun.
Each Monday we will bring you a collection of the latest and best events to attend, so you can plan your social calendar.
We love supporting the vintage community. If you have an event you would like listed, please contact us at editors@glorydaysmagazine.com and we will list your event for free!
Where We've Been
This year we've been already been more busy than can possibly be good for us. We've met some extraordinary people and seen some amazing things and we've been sharing what we've been up to on Facebook and Instagram. And because we like taking photos we're providing some updates here as well.
This year we've been already been more busy than can possibly be good for us. We've met some extraordinary people and seen some amazing things and we've been sharing what we've been up to on Facebook and Instagram. And because we like taking photos we're providing some updates here as well.
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AUCKLAND
Blue Moon Ball
Saturday 21st May
Hopetoun Alpha
19 Beresford Square
Auckland
Doors open 7pm
Pandora's Box Productions and Glory Days Magazine bring you the Blue Moon Ball - A night of vintage class!
Featuring;
Live music from The Rocking Roller-Coasters
Vintage inspired burlesque acts from; Pandora Cherie, Velvet DeCollete, Clementine, Coney Bow, Etta Quincy Jinx and Ivan the Red!
Enjoy your 1950's entertainment with themed cocktails, tasty platters or sweet delights from the amazing Miss Charlotte Cake. All available to purchase from our cash bar on the night as well as a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
Wear your finest 1950's style and be in to win prizes in our best dressed "King and Queen of prom" competition.
(Gentlemen, if you are struggling with what to wear, please go see the lovely ladies at Frank Casey Newmarket - they will give you a 10% discount if you let them know you are hiring for the event and will consult with you to achieve the best 1950's look from their impressive range)
Early Bird Tickets just $40 - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
Event is R18, please bring ID.
Cash only on the night.
Blue Moon Ball
Saturday 21st May
Hopetoun Alpha
19 Beresford Square
Auckland
Doors open 7pm
Pandora's Box Productions and Glory Days Magazine bring you the Blue Moon Ball - A night of vintage class!
Featuring;
Live music from The Rocking Roller-Coasters
Vintage inspired burlesque acts from; Pandora Cherie, Velvet DeCollete, Clementine, Coney Bow, Etta Quincy Jinx and Ivan the Red!
Enjoy your 1950's entertainment with themed cocktails, tasty platters or sweet delights from the amazing Miss Charlotte Cake. All available to purchase from our cash bar on the night as well as a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
Wear your finest 1950's style and be in to win prizes in our best dressed "King and Queen of prom" competition.
(Gentlemen, if you are struggling with what to wear, please go see the lovely ladies at Frank Casey Newmarket - they will give you a 10% discount if you let them know you are hiring for the event and will consult with you to achieve the best 1950's look from their impressive range)
Early Bird Tickets just $40 - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
Event is R18, please bring ID.
Cash only on the night.
AUCKLAND
Aunt Margery's Wardrobe
Sunday 15 May, 2016
Alberton House
100 Mt Albert Road
Mt Albert
Parades at 11am and 2pm
$40pp includes fashion parade, canapés and a glass of bubbles or juice
Presented by the Auckland Art Deco Society Inc.
Take a step back in time to an era of elegance...
Enjoy viewing this glorious collection of clothing created by Margery, including evening wear from the 1930s and '40s and day dresses and dashing ensembles from the 1950s and '60s.
These spectacular vintage gowns will be paraded by live models with music provided by Brett Lowe and commentary from Margery's niece, Margot O’Meara.
Purchase your tickets here before they sell out!
Aunt Margery's Wardrobe
Sunday 15 May, 2016
Alberton House
100 Mt Albert Road
Mt Albert
Parades at 11am and 2pm
$40pp includes fashion parade, canapés and a glass of bubbles or juice
Presented by the Auckland Art Deco Society Inc.
Take a step back in time to an era of elegance...
Enjoy viewing this glorious collection of clothing created by Margery, including evening wear from the 1930s and '40s and day dresses and dashing ensembles from the 1950s and '60s.
These spectacular vintage gowns will be paraded by live models with music provided by Brett Lowe and commentary from Margery's niece, Margot O’Meara.
Purchase your tickets here before they sell out!
AUCKLAND
Mum's the Word at MOTAT
805 Great North Road
Western Springs
Celebrate the special women in your life this Mother’s Day as MOTAT takes you back in time to the rockin' 1950s. Think roller skates, milkshakes and rock ‘n' roll as we set the mood around the Museum with vintage car displays, fashion shows, pop-up performances and more. It’s everything you need to bring back memories of the good ol' days!
This is one nostalgic event you definitely won't want to miss.
Plenty of things to see and do:
Normal entry fees apply and all activities are free once you pay for your mum to come through the door!
Mum's the Word at MOTAT
805 Great North Road
Western Springs
Celebrate the special women in your life this Mother’s Day as MOTAT takes you back in time to the rockin' 1950s. Think roller skates, milkshakes and rock ‘n' roll as we set the mood around the Museum with vintage car displays, fashion shows, pop-up performances and more. It’s everything you need to bring back memories of the good ol' days!
This is one nostalgic event you definitely won't want to miss.
Plenty of things to see and do:
- Roller skating waitresses
- A beauty parlour
- Fashion shows
- Cinema and stage productions
- Pop-up performances
- A selection of vendors offering 1950s inspired food
Normal entry fees apply and all activities are free once you pay for your mum to come through the door!
AUCKLAND
Highwic's Art Deco Day Out
Sunday 13th March
Highwic House
Mortimer Pass, Auckland
1-6pm
VIEW ALL OF THE FUN AND FROLICS FROM THE DAY HERE!
Join Glory Days and Highwic for a delightful Art Deco Day Out celebrating the era that produced some of the most stylish clothing, music, furniture and design the world has ever seen.
The Glory Days Hendrick's Gin Garden will be on hand to serve G&T's to whet your whistle, there will be a range of stalls to tempt your wallet, music and dancing to treat you feet and the Glory Days Best Dressed Contest with some incredible prizes on offer.
Entry is only $5 and gets you access to Highwic House (normally $10) and a ticket for the Glory Days Hamper draw where you could win prizes worth over $400!
Highwic's Art Deco Day Out
Sunday 13th March
Highwic House
Mortimer Pass, Auckland
1-6pm
VIEW ALL OF THE FUN AND FROLICS FROM THE DAY HERE!
Join Glory Days and Highwic for a delightful Art Deco Day Out celebrating the era that produced some of the most stylish clothing, music, furniture and design the world has ever seen.
The Glory Days Hendrick's Gin Garden will be on hand to serve G&T's to whet your whistle, there will be a range of stalls to tempt your wallet, music and dancing to treat you feet and the Glory Days Best Dressed Contest with some incredible prizes on offer.
Entry is only $5 and gets you access to Highwic House (normally $10) and a ticket for the Glory Days Hamper draw where you could win prizes worth over $400!
AUCKLAND
Auckland Arts Festival
2nd - 20th March
Various locations around Auckland
Check out our Telegrams for interviews with performers and artists from our Fabulous Four picks of the shows here!
The Auckland Arts Festival opens with Carabosse’s Fire Garden where you can walk amongst the flaming sculptures and be transformed.
Other Festival shows feature moments in history, how they have impacted on our world. Such as the establishment of the Stewart dynasty between warring tribes of Scotland in The James Plays and the meeting between President Nixon and Mao Tzedong in John Adams’ opera Nixon in China. We move through time and see our world through a new lens
.
We cross cultures with Neil Ieremia and Swee Boon Kuik’s choreography on Black Grace in Changes, and Nina Nawalowalo’s Marama. We cross borders with m¡longa from the streets of Belgium to the calle of Buenos Aires. And John Psathas’ No Man’s Land finds one place where there are no borders. Art forms mingle in Te Pō and The Chorus; Oedipus from Korea. In Ruaumoko performers and artists of all ages and communities join together to become one voice
.
There are also many moments to laugh, to sing along, admire an artist and be swept away with a story. There is magic and memories a-plenty.
Auckland Arts Festival
2nd - 20th March
Various locations around Auckland
Check out our Telegrams for interviews with performers and artists from our Fabulous Four picks of the shows here!
The Auckland Arts Festival opens with Carabosse’s Fire Garden where you can walk amongst the flaming sculptures and be transformed.
Other Festival shows feature moments in history, how they have impacted on our world. Such as the establishment of the Stewart dynasty between warring tribes of Scotland in The James Plays and the meeting between President Nixon and Mao Tzedong in John Adams’ opera Nixon in China. We move through time and see our world through a new lens
.
We cross cultures with Neil Ieremia and Swee Boon Kuik’s choreography on Black Grace in Changes, and Nina Nawalowalo’s Marama. We cross borders with m¡longa from the streets of Belgium to the calle of Buenos Aires. And John Psathas’ No Man’s Land finds one place where there are no borders. Art forms mingle in Te Pō and The Chorus; Oedipus from Korea. In Ruaumoko performers and artists of all ages and communities join together to become one voice
.
There are also many moments to laugh, to sing along, admire an artist and be swept away with a story. There is magic and memories a-plenty.
AUCKLAND
Time for Tea at Alberton
100 Mt Albert Rd
Auckland
READ OUR HIGH TEA GUEST REVIEW FOR MISS CHARLOTTE CAKE'S BLOG HERE!
Gather a group of friends and don your finery for your annual chance to enjoy High Tea at one of Auckland’s finest historic houses. Situated on Mt Albert Road, Alberton is a majestic 1863 colonial mansion, furnished with an extensive collection of original artefacts. Renowned in the 19th century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and music, it provides a glimpse into a gracious Victorian lifestyle.
Once a year Alberton offers visitors the chance to 'take tea' on its beautiful verandah overlooking the garden or in the grand ballroom. Classic High Tea luncheon or a lighter Devonshire afternoon tea are served from the house's collection of vintage bone china and silverware, on tables adorned with antique linens and creative floral displays. A specially selected menu of boutique teas from Harney & Sons will be on offer.
High Tea luncheon: 12.30-2pm $40 (3 sandwiches/savouries/cakes and tea or coffee)
Afternoon Tea: 2.30-4pm $30 (2 sandwiches/scones & cream and gingerbread and tea or coffee)
Sorry - Afternoon tea on Friday & Saturday and Luncheon on Sunday are now sold out. There are still tickets available for Friday & Saturday lunch (12:30) and Sunday's afternoon tea (2:30). For last minute bookings please call Alberton at (09) 846 7367.
Time for Tea at Alberton
100 Mt Albert Rd
Auckland
READ OUR HIGH TEA GUEST REVIEW FOR MISS CHARLOTTE CAKE'S BLOG HERE!
Gather a group of friends and don your finery for your annual chance to enjoy High Tea at one of Auckland’s finest historic houses. Situated on Mt Albert Road, Alberton is a majestic 1863 colonial mansion, furnished with an extensive collection of original artefacts. Renowned in the 19th century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and music, it provides a glimpse into a gracious Victorian lifestyle.
Once a year Alberton offers visitors the chance to 'take tea' on its beautiful verandah overlooking the garden or in the grand ballroom. Classic High Tea luncheon or a lighter Devonshire afternoon tea are served from the house's collection of vintage bone china and silverware, on tables adorned with antique linens and creative floral displays. A specially selected menu of boutique teas from Harney & Sons will be on offer.
High Tea luncheon: 12.30-2pm $40 (3 sandwiches/savouries/cakes and tea or coffee)
Afternoon Tea: 2.30-4pm $30 (2 sandwiches/scones & cream and gingerbread and tea or coffee)
Sorry - Afternoon tea on Friday & Saturday and Luncheon on Sunday are now sold out. There are still tickets available for Friday & Saturday lunch (12:30) and Sunday's afternoon tea (2:30). For last minute bookings please call Alberton at (09) 846 7367.
AUCKLAND
The Brit and Euro Car Show
Sunday 6th March
Lloyd Elsmore Park
Pakuranga
10am - 3pm
British and European cars have always been a memorable feature of the Auckland transportation scene. The new Brit & Euro Classic Car Show in Auckland will be a special day show-casing cars of a bygone era; remember Grandad's old Jag, Nana's Morris Minor or Uncle Joe's much loved Citroen? While the preference is for 'classics', all interesting cars, in a range of conditions, will be on display. Entry is free to the public – join us in reliving your fond classic car memories at this exciting, annual, family event.
Make a day of it; as part of the car show, Howick Historical Village is offering entrance for a gold coin donation (usually $15) on this day only (6th March). Location is also at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.
The Brit and Euro Car Show
Sunday 6th March
Lloyd Elsmore Park
Pakuranga
10am - 3pm
British and European cars have always been a memorable feature of the Auckland transportation scene. The new Brit & Euro Classic Car Show in Auckland will be a special day show-casing cars of a bygone era; remember Grandad's old Jag, Nana's Morris Minor or Uncle Joe's much loved Citroen? While the preference is for 'classics', all interesting cars, in a range of conditions, will be on display. Entry is free to the public – join us in reliving your fond classic car memories at this exciting, annual, family event.
Make a day of it; as part of the car show, Howick Historical Village is offering entrance for a gold coin donation (usually $15) on this day only (6th March). Location is also at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.
AUCKLAND
Thursdays on O'Connell: Vintage Fashion Edition
Thursday 3rd March
6-9pm
O'Connell St, Auckland City
The businesses of O’Connell Street are proud to host the Thursdays on O’Connell: Vintage Fashion Edition, supported by the Auckland Council Design Office as part of 10 Days of Fashion in the Heart of the City.
Sashay down the red carpet catwalk that will take over O'Connell Street for the evening and enjoy a celebration of the finest vintage for free!
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE AND KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS!
Read more about The Heart of the City 10 Days of Fashion here!
Thursdays on O'Connell: Vintage Fashion Edition
Thursday 3rd March
6-9pm
O'Connell St, Auckland City
The businesses of O’Connell Street are proud to host the Thursdays on O’Connell: Vintage Fashion Edition, supported by the Auckland Council Design Office as part of 10 Days of Fashion in the Heart of the City.
Sashay down the red carpet catwalk that will take over O'Connell Street for the evening and enjoy a celebration of the finest vintage for free!
- Drink and dine al fresco at one of O'Connell Street's many restaurants and bars
- Get captured on ink and paper by one of the talented Quick Draw artists in your very own vintage fashion portrait
- Listen to sweet old school sounds from days gone by when they knew how to make a tune
- Be enthralled with a vintage fashion show par excellence from High St neighbour's Tango
- Keep an eye and ear out for Strangely Normal's Atomic Cocktail Bar
- Join Dr Sketchy's masterclass and create art from a burlesque high tea tableau vivant
- Enjoy a modern take on vintage style with Hudson
- Browse and buy from O'Connell Street stores that have their doors open with specials and discounts all evening long
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE AND KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS!
Read more about The Heart of the City 10 Days of Fashion here!
NEW PLYMOUTH
Americarna
Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th February
TSB Stadium New Plymouth and surrounds
Come along and see hundreds of classic American cars owned by enthusiasts from around New Zealand. A colourful event not to be missed! This year Americarna includes a vintage market, show n shine, visits to wineries and stunning gardens in the Taranaki region, car displays and the Americarnival held on Saturday in New Plymouth town.
Glory Days will be hosting a vintage market, pamper parlour, parties and pin up photoshoots during Americarna so keep up to date with all the latest news on our Facebook event page!
Americarna
Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th February
TSB Stadium New Plymouth and surrounds
Come along and see hundreds of classic American cars owned by enthusiasts from around New Zealand. A colourful event not to be missed! This year Americarna includes a vintage market, show n shine, visits to wineries and stunning gardens in the Taranaki region, car displays and the Americarnival held on Saturday in New Plymouth town.
Glory Days will be hosting a vintage market, pamper parlour, parties and pin up photoshoots during Americarna so keep up to date with all the latest news on our Facebook event page!
NAPIER
Tremains Art Deco Festival 2016
Wednesday 17th - Sunday 21st February
Napier City and surrounds
The tens of thousands of people revelling in the 1930s atmosphere created in the heart of the city gives the sensation that you have travelled back in time to an era of glitz and glamour!
New Zealand’s Art Deco capital of Napier, celebrates its annual festival in February with total 125 events, including entertainment experiences, outdoor concerts, vintage car parades, fashions shows, dining experiences, great Gatsby picnics and so much more. Over 40,000 people flock from all over the world into Napier to see it transform back in time and enjoy this iconic event.
Glory Days will be hosting several events at the Art Deco Festival including Get the Gatsby Look Hair and Makeup Workshop, the Glory Days Hendrick's Gin Palace and the hostly contested Costume Competition!
TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE FESTIVAL, INCLUDING THE COSTUME COMPETITION CLICK HERE!
Tremains Art Deco Festival 2016
Wednesday 17th - Sunday 21st February
Napier City and surrounds
The tens of thousands of people revelling in the 1930s atmosphere created in the heart of the city gives the sensation that you have travelled back in time to an era of glitz and glamour!
New Zealand’s Art Deco capital of Napier, celebrates its annual festival in February with total 125 events, including entertainment experiences, outdoor concerts, vintage car parades, fashions shows, dining experiences, great Gatsby picnics and so much more. Over 40,000 people flock from all over the world into Napier to see it transform back in time and enjoy this iconic event.
Glory Days will be hosting several events at the Art Deco Festival including Get the Gatsby Look Hair and Makeup Workshop, the Glory Days Hendrick's Gin Palace and the hostly contested Costume Competition!
TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE FESTIVAL, INCLUDING THE COSTUME COMPETITION CLICK HERE!
UPPER HUTT
Moonshine Rod and Custom American Vehicle Day and Miss Moonshine Pinup Competition
Sunday 7th February
From 10am
Trentham Racecourse
Upper Hutt
It's on again guys and gals... a fun day out for the whole family with Moonshine Rod & Custom Club's American Vehicle Day!
Happening on the 7th of Feb 2016 at Trentham Race Course Upper Hutt, Gates open at 10.00am. Only $10 per person and under 15s free.
There will be live bands - spot prizes - trade displays - retro clothing stalls - Hot dog eating contest and also the Miss Moonshine pinup competition and fashion show.
Following their facebook event page to keep up to date!
Interesting in entering Glory Days Miss Moonshine Pinup 2016 competition? Visit our Miss Moonshine facebook page for all the details.
Fancy heading along to the exclusive Glory Days Miss Moonshine Afterparty presented by Sailor Jerry?
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Moonshine Rod and Custom American Vehicle Day and Miss Moonshine Pinup Competition
Sunday 7th February
From 10am
Trentham Racecourse
Upper Hutt
It's on again guys and gals... a fun day out for the whole family with Moonshine Rod & Custom Club's American Vehicle Day!
Happening on the 7th of Feb 2016 at Trentham Race Course Upper Hutt, Gates open at 10.00am. Only $10 per person and under 15s free.
There will be live bands - spot prizes - trade displays - retro clothing stalls - Hot dog eating contest and also the Miss Moonshine pinup competition and fashion show.
Following their facebook event page to keep up to date!
Interesting in entering Glory Days Miss Moonshine Pinup 2016 competition? Visit our Miss Moonshine facebook page for all the details.
Fancy heading along to the exclusive Glory Days Miss Moonshine Afterparty presented by Sailor Jerry?
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
HAMILTON
Mansfield Garden Party and the Glory Days Salon Series
7th February
10.30am - 5pm
Hamilton Gardens
Think Great Gatsby, pack a picnic, chairs, a gazebo, dress 1920’s, or pop on a straw boater or some long beads, and head along to the Mansfield Garden Party at Hamilton Gardens. To be held in Rogers Rose Garden, this fun filled day will include live entertainment, vintage car display, swing dancing on the lawn, a pamper parlour and much more. Prizes for best dressed children, adults, groups and Katherine Mansfield look-alike.
This great community event celebrates Katherine Mansfield’s short story ‘The Garden Party’ set in 1922. It is a free family event with donations welcome to raise funds for the proposed Mansfield Garden to be developed at Hamilton Gardens.
Follow this event on Facebook or visit their website for further details.
The Glory Days Salon Series
To celebrate the TEXT issue of Glory Days, we are thrilled to host the first of our Salon Series talks during the Mansfield Garden Party at the beautiful Hamilton Gardens.
From 11am - 1pm the talks will feature experts speaking about the food, fashion, gardens and literature of the era including fashion in the time of Katherine Mansfield, an exploration of garden parties in Edwardian times and entertaining outdoors and how this has changed over the years.
Tickets are only $35 and include morning tea, a goodie bag and entry into the raffle draw to win a prize hamper worth over $1000!
Mansfield Garden Party and the Glory Days Salon Series
7th February
10.30am - 5pm
Hamilton Gardens
Think Great Gatsby, pack a picnic, chairs, a gazebo, dress 1920’s, or pop on a straw boater or some long beads, and head along to the Mansfield Garden Party at Hamilton Gardens. To be held in Rogers Rose Garden, this fun filled day will include live entertainment, vintage car display, swing dancing on the lawn, a pamper parlour and much more. Prizes for best dressed children, adults, groups and Katherine Mansfield look-alike.
This great community event celebrates Katherine Mansfield’s short story ‘The Garden Party’ set in 1922. It is a free family event with donations welcome to raise funds for the proposed Mansfield Garden to be developed at Hamilton Gardens.
Follow this event on Facebook or visit their website for further details.
The Glory Days Salon Series
To celebrate the TEXT issue of Glory Days, we are thrilled to host the first of our Salon Series talks during the Mansfield Garden Party at the beautiful Hamilton Gardens.
From 11am - 1pm the talks will feature experts speaking about the food, fashion, gardens and literature of the era including fashion in the time of Katherine Mansfield, an exploration of garden parties in Edwardian times and entertaining outdoors and how this has changed over the years.
Tickets are only $35 and include morning tea, a goodie bag and entry into the raffle draw to win a prize hamper worth over $1000!
AUCKLAND
Air New Zealand 75 Years
Starting 20th November
Auckland War Memorial Museum
CHECK OUT OUR TELEGRAM POST FOR A REVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
Come on a journey through the decades in this interactive, fun and exciting exhibition. Featuring the real stories, romance and glamour of flying, the exhibition explores Air New Zealand’s 75 years of growth and innovation and tells the story of New Zealand’s national airline through the experiences of the people: airline staff and customers.
Air New Zealand 75 Years
Starting 20th November
Auckland War Memorial Museum
CHECK OUT OUR TELEGRAM POST FOR A REVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
Come on a journey through the decades in this interactive, fun and exciting exhibition. Featuring the real stories, romance and glamour of flying, the exhibition explores Air New Zealand’s 75 years of growth and innovation and tells the story of New Zealand’s national airline through the experiences of the people: airline staff and customers.
AUCKLAND
Decolicious Vintage Market
Saturday 30th Jan
10am - 3pm
Horticultural Buildings
990 Great North Rd
Pt Chevaliver
Need to get your wardrobe sorted for Art Deco Weekend in Napier? Look no further than the Decolicious Market!
Clothing, accessories, millinery and more as well as the Glory Days Pamper Parlour, music, dancing, food and drinks will be available at the event, so bring the kids for a game of cricket on the lawn and make a day of it!
Decolicious Vintage Market
Saturday 30th Jan
10am - 3pm
Horticultural Buildings
990 Great North Rd
Pt Chevaliver
Need to get your wardrobe sorted for Art Deco Weekend in Napier? Look no further than the Decolicious Market!
Clothing, accessories, millinery and more as well as the Glory Days Pamper Parlour, music, dancing, food and drinks will be available at the event, so bring the kids for a game of cricket on the lawn and make a day of it!
AUCKLAND
At The Beach
17th October - 8th February
Auckland Maritime Museum
159 Quay St
Viaduct Harbour
Auckland
CHECK OUT OUR TELEGRAM POST FOR A REVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
Come and join us for 'At the Beach: 100 years of summer fashion in New Zealand' which is curated by the New Zealand Fashion Museum and is one of the biggest exhibitions the New Zealand Maritime Museum has ever undertaken. Featuring only New Zealand made or designed garments the exhibition also charts an informal history of our fashion industry and its riding of the local and global fashion wave.
Visit the NZFM At The Beach event page here.
At The Beach
17th October - 8th February
Auckland Maritime Museum
159 Quay St
Viaduct Harbour
Auckland
CHECK OUT OUR TELEGRAM POST FOR A REVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
Come and join us for 'At the Beach: 100 years of summer fashion in New Zealand' which is curated by the New Zealand Fashion Museum and is one of the biggest exhibitions the New Zealand Maritime Museum has ever undertaken. Featuring only New Zealand made or designed garments the exhibition also charts an informal history of our fashion industry and its riding of the local and global fashion wave.
Visit the NZFM At The Beach event page here.
AUCKLAND
Summer in the Square Vintage Weekend
22nd, 23rd, 24th January
Aotea Square
Auckland City
Enjoy a lazy long free weekend in Aotea Square, which has been transformed into a summer playground for the young and young at heart. With markets, music, performance, fashion, food and more there will be something for everyone all weekend long!
Friday 22nd
12.30 - 3.30pm House of Bamboo
7.30 - 9.30pm The Rocking Roller Coasters
5-9pm Glory Days Pamper Parlour, classic cars and rock n roll dancing
Saturday 23rd
12 - 1.30pm NZ Opera
2 - 6pm Labretta Suede and Johnny Moondog DJ set
8-11pm Swing Out Central dance lessons with live music by the Society Jazz Men
12-8pm Market stalls and the Glory Days Pamper Parlour
Sunday 24th
12-3pm Tina Turntables
1.30pm Rock n Roll vs Ladies Who Lunch Fashion show featuring Cockspurs Vintage and Rita Sue Clothing
2-3pm Garden Workshop
3-4pm Coco Davis
12-6pm Glory Days Pamper Parlour and Market stalls
For more information visit Auckland Live's facebook page!
Summer in the Square Vintage Weekend
22nd, 23rd, 24th January
Aotea Square
Auckland City
Enjoy a lazy long free weekend in Aotea Square, which has been transformed into a summer playground for the young and young at heart. With markets, music, performance, fashion, food and more there will be something for everyone all weekend long!
Friday 22nd
12.30 - 3.30pm House of Bamboo
7.30 - 9.30pm The Rocking Roller Coasters
5-9pm Glory Days Pamper Parlour, classic cars and rock n roll dancing
Saturday 23rd
12 - 1.30pm NZ Opera
2 - 6pm Labretta Suede and Johnny Moondog DJ set
8-11pm Swing Out Central dance lessons with live music by the Society Jazz Men
12-8pm Market stalls and the Glory Days Pamper Parlour
Sunday 24th
12-3pm Tina Turntables
1.30pm Rock n Roll vs Ladies Who Lunch Fashion show featuring Cockspurs Vintage and Rita Sue Clothing
2-3pm Garden Workshop
3-4pm Coco Davis
12-6pm Glory Days Pamper Parlour and Market stalls
For more information visit Auckland Live's facebook page!
WHANGANUI
Whanganui Vintage Weekend
Victoria St and Surrounds
Whanganui
The Whanganui Vintage Weekend began in January 2011 with a simple one day market and music event and has now grown into a four day extravaganza of all things vintage with a programme that will appeal to foodies, engineering boffins, fashionistas and music lovers alike.
Highlights include:
On Sunday the 24th Jan, Glory Days will once again host the hostly contested Vintage Costume Competition!
To enter, simply meet at the back of the Riverside Stage at 2.15pm and bring your friends and family to cheer you on. Categories include best dressed lady, gent and child.
For further information, please visit their website.
Whanganui Vintage Weekend
Victoria St and Surrounds
Whanganui
The Whanganui Vintage Weekend began in January 2011 with a simple one day market and music event and has now grown into a four day extravaganza of all things vintage with a programme that will appeal to foodies, engineering boffins, fashionistas and music lovers alike.
Highlights include:
- Vintage Rail Car
- Flea Market
- River City Caboodle
- Vintage Costume Competition
- River Cruises
- The Boundless Banquet
- Car Rallies
- Outdoor Screening of Grease
- 1920s Summer Ball
On Sunday the 24th Jan, Glory Days will once again host the hostly contested Vintage Costume Competition!
To enter, simply meet at the back of the Riverside Stage at 2.15pm and bring your friends and family to cheer you on. Categories include best dressed lady, gent and child.
For further information, please visit their website.
RANGIORA
Muscle Car Madness
22nd - 24th January
Rangiora Showgrounds
27km north of Christchurch
Now in its 26th year, Muscle Car Madness is the biggest rockabilly and vintage event in the South Island.
Last year over 1500 amazing cars were on display and the organisers want you to bring out your special ride and put her on display for everyone to admire.
There will also be Custom motorcycles, a jap import section, famous airbrush artists, demonstations and a model car show (on Sunday), as well as lots of trade stalls, food stalls, side shows, international music acts and entertaiment all weekend long.
You do not get to 26 if it's not good. and you certainly have to camp the weekend for the after hours antics to really enjoy the madness!
Keep up to date with their facebook event page or visit their website for further details.
Muscle Car Madness
22nd - 24th January
Rangiora Showgrounds
27km north of Christchurch
Now in its 26th year, Muscle Car Madness is the biggest rockabilly and vintage event in the South Island.
Last year over 1500 amazing cars were on display and the organisers want you to bring out your special ride and put her on display for everyone to admire.
There will also be Custom motorcycles, a jap import section, famous airbrush artists, demonstations and a model car show (on Sunday), as well as lots of trade stalls, food stalls, side shows, international music acts and entertaiment all weekend long.
You do not get to 26 if it's not good. and you certainly have to camp the weekend for the after hours antics to really enjoy the madness!
Keep up to date with their facebook event page or visit their website for further details.
AUCKLAND
Sinatra - The Centenary Celebration
20th November
The Civic
One of Frank Sinatra's favourite toasts was "May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine". It's the 100th birthday of Ol' Blue Eyes this year and to celebrate, on the 20th November, The Civic is hosting an evening to commemorate the life, times and songs of the legendary performer.
With the Auckland Jazz Orchestra accompanying Rick Michel who has performed with the likes of Bob Hope, Rich Little, Mickey Rooney and performed for Tony Curtis, Steve Allen and Frank Sinatra himself, and Liam Burrows, recently named Best Jazz Artist at the MusicOz Awards, this is sure to be one night not to miss!
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Sinatra - The Centenary Celebration
20th November
The Civic
One of Frank Sinatra's favourite toasts was "May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine". It's the 100th birthday of Ol' Blue Eyes this year and to celebrate, on the 20th November, The Civic is hosting an evening to commemorate the life, times and songs of the legendary performer.
With the Auckland Jazz Orchestra accompanying Rick Michel who has performed with the likes of Bob Hope, Rich Little, Mickey Rooney and performed for Tony Curtis, Steve Allen and Frank Sinatra himself, and Liam Burrows, recently named Best Jazz Artist at the MusicOz Awards, this is sure to be one night not to miss!
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AUCKLAND
Parnell Festival of Roses and the Glory Days Best Dressed Contest
15th November
10am - 4pm
Parnell Rose Gardens
85 - 87 Gladstone Rd
Parnell
Auckland
Join the celebration at the new look Parnell Festival of Roses as we welcome the best of the new flowers with a ‘county fete’ themed event and will be offering free entertainment including a new array of craft and food stalls, live stage entertainment, children’s games and entertainment and rose demonstrations. Read more about the festival here.
Glory Days is proud to partner with the Waitemata Local Board to present the Best Dressed Contest. Categories include:
Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges and registration will be on the day so please meet at the Talk Tent at 2.45pm to show off your dapper threads and be in to win! Judging starts at 3pm.
For more information on the best dressed contest please visit our facebook event page.
Thank you to Blend for their donation to the prize pool and look out for more prize announcements to come!
Parnell Festival of Roses and the Glory Days Best Dressed Contest
15th November
10am - 4pm
Parnell Rose Gardens
85 - 87 Gladstone Rd
Parnell
Auckland
Join the celebration at the new look Parnell Festival of Roses as we welcome the best of the new flowers with a ‘county fete’ themed event and will be offering free entertainment including a new array of craft and food stalls, live stage entertainment, children’s games and entertainment and rose demonstrations. Read more about the festival here.
Glory Days is proud to partner with the Waitemata Local Board to present the Best Dressed Contest. Categories include:
- Best Dressed Lady
- Best Dressed Gent
- Best Dressed Child
- Best Dressed Bike
Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges and registration will be on the day so please meet at the Talk Tent at 2.45pm to show off your dapper threads and be in to win! Judging starts at 3pm.
For more information on the best dressed contest please visit our facebook event page.
Thank you to Blend for their donation to the prize pool and look out for more prize announcements to come!
AROUND NEW ZEALAND
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Various locations from now until the 4th November
The Glenn Miller Orchestra with Musical Director Rick Gerber, return to NZ following their triumphant 2013 tour when they took the country by storm in what was one of the largest international concert tours in recent years. The orchestra will again perform nationwide at 22 different locations between Kerikeri in the north and Invercargill down south.
Take a sentimental journey with the official Glenn Miller Orchestra for this concert tour spectacular to honour the year of the ANZAC Centenary. Featuring America’s finest musicians together with the Moonlight Serenade Singers and the Broadway Swing Dancers. In the Spirit of Anzac, the concert will also feature iconic music and songs from the years of the Great War.
All the music hits that continues to captivate millions of people from the Glenn Miller classics song-book will be performed by the Orchestra with the original music arrangements; timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String of Pearls, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and the greatest Miller hit of all time, In The Mood.
To see all the dates and locations and to purchase your tickets please visit Ticketmaster.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Various locations from now until the 4th November
The Glenn Miller Orchestra with Musical Director Rick Gerber, return to NZ following their triumphant 2013 tour when they took the country by storm in what was one of the largest international concert tours in recent years. The orchestra will again perform nationwide at 22 different locations between Kerikeri in the north and Invercargill down south.
Take a sentimental journey with the official Glenn Miller Orchestra for this concert tour spectacular to honour the year of the ANZAC Centenary. Featuring America’s finest musicians together with the Moonlight Serenade Singers and the Broadway Swing Dancers. In the Spirit of Anzac, the concert will also feature iconic music and songs from the years of the Great War.
All the music hits that continues to captivate millions of people from the Glenn Miller classics song-book will be performed by the Orchestra with the original music arrangements; timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String of Pearls, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and the greatest Miller hit of all time, In The Mood.
To see all the dates and locations and to purchase your tickets please visit Ticketmaster.
MATAKANA
Matakana Sunday Sessions Vintage Market
Sunday 25th October
Matakana Market
2 Matakana Valley Rd
Matakana
10am - 2pm
Bernie Griffen And The Thin Men will be the headline act for the Labour Weekend Matakana Sunday Sessions Vintage Market... a day of vintage shopping, classic cars, local food, Matakana wines and childrens entertainment!
Glory Days will be there, capturing all the entertainment on camera and hosting guests for the day.
We will also have the fabulous Fran whipping up vintage 'dos and makeovers on some lucky ladies and Miss Rouge helping out for the morning so come along get dolled up and and grab a Classics Museum calendar from the covergirl herself!
Visit the Matakana Sunday Sessions Facebook page for all the details!
Matakana Sunday Sessions Vintage Market
Sunday 25th October
Matakana Market
2 Matakana Valley Rd
Matakana
10am - 2pm
Bernie Griffen And The Thin Men will be the headline act for the Labour Weekend Matakana Sunday Sessions Vintage Market... a day of vintage shopping, classic cars, local food, Matakana wines and childrens entertainment!
Glory Days will be there, capturing all the entertainment on camera and hosting guests for the day.
We will also have the fabulous Fran whipping up vintage 'dos and makeovers on some lucky ladies and Miss Rouge helping out for the morning so come along get dolled up and and grab a Classics Museum calendar from the covergirl herself!
Visit the Matakana Sunday Sessions Facebook page for all the details!
AUCKLAND
Sunday Best
VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE DAY ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!
Join us on a shared, marshalled ride to celebrate the return of the Golden Age of cycling, as bike culture blossoms once more across Auckland.
In the spirit of the great London Tweed Rides, we’ll form a rolling parade of glamour and gaiety, on a leisurely 15km loop from The Auckland Domain to the Rose Gardens, via Ponsonby and the waterfront - for A Metropolitan Cycle Ride With a Bit of Style.
Ditch the lycra in favour of looks, and dress to impress, from whichever biking era suits your fancy. All ages and stages welcome.
For more information please visit their Facebook page!
Sunday Best
VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE DAY ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!
Join us on a shared, marshalled ride to celebrate the return of the Golden Age of cycling, as bike culture blossoms once more across Auckland.
In the spirit of the great London Tweed Rides, we’ll form a rolling parade of glamour and gaiety, on a leisurely 15km loop from The Auckland Domain to the Rose Gardens, via Ponsonby and the waterfront - for A Metropolitan Cycle Ride With a Bit of Style.
Ditch the lycra in favour of looks, and dress to impress, from whichever biking era suits your fancy. All ages and stages welcome.
For more information please visit their Facebook page!
AUCKLAND
High Tea Dance
As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, the Esplanade Hotel will be hosting a high tea and dance in their beautiful rooms. There will be vintage jazz to dance to, champagne, prizes for best dressed and more!
Bookings are essential and you can purchase tickets starting from $65 by emailing reservations@esplanadehotel.co.nz
Decadia Vintage will also be offering vintage makeovers inspired by the golden age of glamour from 12 - 4pm in the foyer. To book your makeover please email decadiavintage@gmail.com.
High Tea Dance
As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, the Esplanade Hotel will be hosting a high tea and dance in their beautiful rooms. There will be vintage jazz to dance to, champagne, prizes for best dressed and more!
Bookings are essential and you can purchase tickets starting from $65 by emailing reservations@esplanadehotel.co.nz
Decadia Vintage will also be offering vintage makeovers inspired by the golden age of glamour from 12 - 4pm in the foyer. To book your makeover please email decadiavintage@gmail.com.
WELLINGTON
Buttons, Textiles and All That Jazz: An Afternoon with Ruth Meier & Rosemary McLeod
Sunday 4th October
The Dowse Museum
45 Laings Rd
Lower Hutt
From 2pm
FREE!
Join Ruth Meier and Rosemary McLeod in conversation as they discuss buttons, textiles and the art of collecting.
This will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance for visitors to show Ruth their own special buttons and hear more about their history.
For more details, visit The Dowse's events page.
Buttons, Textiles and All That Jazz: An Afternoon with Ruth Meier & Rosemary McLeod
Sunday 4th October
The Dowse Museum
45 Laings Rd
Lower Hutt
From 2pm
FREE!
Join Ruth Meier and Rosemary McLeod in conversation as they discuss buttons, textiles and the art of collecting.
This will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance for visitors to show Ruth their own special buttons and hear more about their history.
For more details, visit The Dowse's events page.
HAMILTON
The Classics Museum Pinup Calendar Launch
Saturday 19th September
We were very pleased to partner with Tiffany Curtis Photography and the Classics Museum to bring you the launch of the Classics Museum Pinup Calendar 2016, in association with Sailor Jerry Rum and Protecta Insurance.
On Saturday 19th September, join us for an afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment.
TICKETS
Guests at the Pinup Calendar Launch received:
ACCOMMODATION
The Ambassador Hotel that boasts the retro-tactic Retrospect Restaurant decked out with the finest '70s flair, offered guests a discounted room rate!
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
The Hamilton Gardens have kindly offered all Pinup Calendar Launch ticket holders a free private guided tour of the garden worth $15 on Sunday morning. If you haven't been to Hamilton Gardens before, it is a must see!
The Classics Museum Pinup Calendar Launch
Saturday 19th September
We were very pleased to partner with Tiffany Curtis Photography and the Classics Museum to bring you the launch of the Classics Museum Pinup Calendar 2016, in association with Sailor Jerry Rum and Protecta Insurance.
On Saturday 19th September, join us for an afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment.
TICKETS
Guests at the Pinup Calendar Launch received:
- A Snowberry goodie bag on arrival filled with their gorgeous beauty products
- Protecta Insurance giveaways
- A free Sailor Jerry Rum Cocktail
- Free entry into the Classics Museum for the evening
- Free Photo Booth snaps from the Magic Photo Booth
- Discounted price on purchase of the calendar
- Discount on Glory Days newest edition and back issues to complete your collection
- Entertainment from Lily Loca and The Blue Roses
- You chance to meet, be photographed with and get your calendar autographed by the gorgeous pinup models
ACCOMMODATION
The Ambassador Hotel that boasts the retro-tactic Retrospect Restaurant decked out with the finest '70s flair, offered guests a discounted room rate!
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
The Hamilton Gardens have kindly offered all Pinup Calendar Launch ticket holders a free private guided tour of the garden worth $15 on Sunday morning. If you haven't been to Hamilton Gardens before, it is a must see!
HAMILTON
19 black Grand Opening
View all the party pics on our Facebook page!
Enjoy grand opening discounts, hostess Bettie Rage serving Sailor Jerry drinks, the Sweet Painted Lady offering glamorous vintage makeovers, Classics Museum cars on display, as well as bubbles and nibbles served!
Come and celebrate 19 black's Hamilton store opening!
19 black Grand Opening
View all the party pics on our Facebook page!
Enjoy grand opening discounts, hostess Bettie Rage serving Sailor Jerry drinks, the Sweet Painted Lady offering glamorous vintage makeovers, Classics Museum cars on display, as well as bubbles and nibbles served!
Come and celebrate 19 black's Hamilton store opening!
AUCKLAND
Aethercon 2015 Auckland, the Steampunk Convention!
Saturday 12th September
Read all about Aethercon 2015 from guest reporter Stuart Attwood here!
A big event to celebrate everything Steampunk! AetherCon is one of the largest steampunk events in New Zealand. It is closely associated with Steampunk New Zealand (www.steampunknz.co.nz), and supports the festival there - www.facebook.com/steampunknzfestival
AetherCon has stalls, displays, vendors, and performers from around New Zealand, each contributing their own specialty or interest. Visit www.facebook.com/aethercon for further details.
CostumeFest
CostumeFest will run at the same time as Aethercon and offers a full range of resources for costuming and costuming props; who to talk to, where to go, what materials to choose, how to put all that together to construct your costume, and will provide a great day out for newbies, amateurs, cosplayers, experienced costumiers, and professional costumers alike.
Visit their Facebook page for all the details!
Aethercon 2015 Auckland, the Steampunk Convention!
Saturday 12th September
Read all about Aethercon 2015 from guest reporter Stuart Attwood here!
A big event to celebrate everything Steampunk! AetherCon is one of the largest steampunk events in New Zealand. It is closely associated with Steampunk New Zealand (www.steampunknz.co.nz), and supports the festival there - www.facebook.com/steampunknzfestival
AetherCon has stalls, displays, vendors, and performers from around New Zealand, each contributing their own specialty or interest. Visit www.facebook.com/aethercon for further details.
CostumeFest
CostumeFest will run at the same time as Aethercon and offers a full range of resources for costuming and costuming props; who to talk to, where to go, what materials to choose, how to put all that together to construct your costume, and will provide a great day out for newbies, amateurs, cosplayers, experienced costumiers, and professional costumers alike.
Visit their Facebook page for all the details!
CHRISTCHURCH
Vintage Styling Workshop
Saturday 12th September
Tips and tricks from Miss Chrissy, expert stylist from the Lindy Charm School, including how to perfect your victory rolls and other styling techniques!
Vintage Styling Workshop
Saturday 12th September
Tips and tricks from Miss Chrissy, expert stylist from the Lindy Charm School, including how to perfect your victory rolls and other styling techniques!
AUCKLAND
AOK Fashion Thursday
Thursday 11 September
FREE EVENT - 24 events in one night!
Fashion shows, installations, live music and store specials showcasing spring/summer 2015 featured throughout the night as fashion stores, cafes and design studios the length of the strip throw opened their doors. Make paper dolls with the kids, watch a catwalk show take over the crossings and streets, shop at designer markets and watch Leo O'Malleys window come to life for just one night!
Rita Sue hosted a Pinup Competition in St Kevin's Arcade with prizes available for best dressed.
FIND THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE: http://kroad.com/all-on-k-road/day/
Objectspace will also be hosting the launch of Elly van de Wijdeven's book Vintage Paua Shell Jewellery: Art souvenir, tourist kitsch, Kiwi icon, which explores the rich history of paua shell jewellery in New Zealand. For more information on the event please visit their Facebook event page.
AOK Fashion Thursday
Thursday 11 September
FREE EVENT - 24 events in one night!
Fashion shows, installations, live music and store specials showcasing spring/summer 2015 featured throughout the night as fashion stores, cafes and design studios the length of the strip throw opened their doors. Make paper dolls with the kids, watch a catwalk show take over the crossings and streets, shop at designer markets and watch Leo O'Malleys window come to life for just one night!
Rita Sue hosted a Pinup Competition in St Kevin's Arcade with prizes available for best dressed.
FIND THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE: http://kroad.com/all-on-k-road/day/
Objectspace will also be hosting the launch of Elly van de Wijdeven's book Vintage Paua Shell Jewellery: Art souvenir, tourist kitsch, Kiwi icon, which explores the rich history of paua shell jewellery in New Zealand. For more information on the event please visit their Facebook event page.
The 2nd Annual New Zealand Beard and Moustache Competition
Friday 28th August
A night not to be missed if you have a beard or moustache or love people with them! Glory Days took place at the judgement table and sponsored the Whiskerina section. For further information see our Hair of the God blog post and visit the NZBAMC Facebook page!
For photos of the Championships and to see all the winners visit our Facebook album!
Friday 28th August
A night not to be missed if you have a beard or moustache or love people with them! Glory Days took place at the judgement table and sponsored the Whiskerina section. For further information see our Hair of the God blog post and visit the NZBAMC Facebook page!
For photos of the Championships and to see all the winners visit our Facebook album!
AUCKLAND
Vintage Textile Fair
Sunday 30th August
A specialist fair selling all things vintage and antique textile related such as fabric, clothing, shoes, hats, haberdashery, linen, embroidery, jewellery.
To see all the photos from the fair visit our Facebook page!
For further information visit the Vintage Textile Fair Facebook page.
Vintage Textile Fair
Sunday 30th August
A specialist fair selling all things vintage and antique textile related such as fabric, clothing, shoes, hats, haberdashery, linen, embroidery, jewellery.
To see all the photos from the fair visit our Facebook page!
For further information visit the Vintage Textile Fair Facebook page.
Glory Days Mid-winter Market Barbecue at the Matakana Sunday Sessions
5 July 10am - 2pm Matakana Village - 1 hour north of central Auckland
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In our fabulous new Home issue we've run a feature on hosting a mid-winter barbecue and because we like to do as much as we like to talk about doing, we've got together with the wonderful folk at Matakana Village to jointly host their July Sunday Session Vintage Market which will include, a mid-winter barbecue.
On the 5th July from 10am - 2pm you really should join us for retro market stalls, vintage pampering, classic cars, live bluegrass and vinyl only sounds, rock n roll dancing, hot Sailor Jerry's punch, prizes, giveaways and, of course, delicious flame grilled fare.
Eat...
Gourmet barbecue fare from The Gourmet Within, delicious Mexican cuisine and Tigerlily Cakes from Diana
Drink...
Delicious Sailor Jerry's Hot Apple Jerry and Hendricks Hot Gin Punch
Win...
A fabulous New Zealand made raincoat from Mushama and Me worth $289 or a highly collectible Hendrick's Punch Bowl
Wear...
Beautiful genuine or reproduction vintage clothing from one of the fabulous stalls listed below, a brand new vintage 'do courtesy of the ladies at the Glory Days Pamper Parlour or faceprint courtesy of Little Faces
Look...
At the classic cars and rock n roll dancing displays from the good people at Cruise Night Rockers and Wellsford Rockers and look sharp in a snap from The Amazing Travelling Photobooth
Listen...
To Hot Diggity - New Zealand's only all female bluegrass band, blending a mix of driving Bluegrass, vintage style and original songwriting and Netti Page - one of New Zealand's best Northern Soul DJ's who will be playing a vinyl only set.
Please find the list of some of the fabulous stall holders who will be joining us for the Mid-winter Market:
Mushama & Me, Trio Soy Candles, Retro Jewellery, Mud Wiggle Design, Moxie Mama Wear, Annies Antiques and Curios, Retro on Rodney, Minnie Country Store, Apple Butter Ankle Biters, The Lion and The Gypsy, Smoove Reworked Vintage, Mizz Sassy Boutique, Rita Sue, Gumtree Gully Alpacas, Ludo Lilli, 19 Black, Gift Me Shoes, Vintage Inspired Ltd, Light Viking, Vintage Madge, Betty Mae Vintage, Pearls for Girls, Girl Friday, Sera, The Botanical Closet, Pieces of the Past in the Old Shadehouse
On the 5th July from 10am - 2pm you really should join us for retro market stalls, vintage pampering, classic cars, live bluegrass and vinyl only sounds, rock n roll dancing, hot Sailor Jerry's punch, prizes, giveaways and, of course, delicious flame grilled fare.
Eat...
Gourmet barbecue fare from The Gourmet Within, delicious Mexican cuisine and Tigerlily Cakes from Diana
Drink...
Delicious Sailor Jerry's Hot Apple Jerry and Hendricks Hot Gin Punch
Win...
A fabulous New Zealand made raincoat from Mushama and Me worth $289 or a highly collectible Hendrick's Punch Bowl
Wear...
Beautiful genuine or reproduction vintage clothing from one of the fabulous stalls listed below, a brand new vintage 'do courtesy of the ladies at the Glory Days Pamper Parlour or faceprint courtesy of Little Faces
Look...
At the classic cars and rock n roll dancing displays from the good people at Cruise Night Rockers and Wellsford Rockers and look sharp in a snap from The Amazing Travelling Photobooth
Listen...
To Hot Diggity - New Zealand's only all female bluegrass band, blending a mix of driving Bluegrass, vintage style and original songwriting and Netti Page - one of New Zealand's best Northern Soul DJ's who will be playing a vinyl only set.
Please find the list of some of the fabulous stall holders who will be joining us for the Mid-winter Market:
Mushama & Me, Trio Soy Candles, Retro Jewellery, Mud Wiggle Design, Moxie Mama Wear, Annies Antiques and Curios, Retro on Rodney, Minnie Country Store, Apple Butter Ankle Biters, The Lion and The Gypsy, Smoove Reworked Vintage, Mizz Sassy Boutique, Rita Sue, Gumtree Gully Alpacas, Ludo Lilli, 19 Black, Gift Me Shoes, Vintage Inspired Ltd, Light Viking, Vintage Madge, Betty Mae Vintage, Pearls for Girls, Girl Friday, Sera, The Botanical Closet, Pieces of the Past in the Old Shadehouse
Art Deco Weekend 2015
18 - 22 February
18 - 22 February
New Zealand’s Art Deco capital of Napier, celebrated its annual festival this weekend just gone and we were there. Working!
Though in reality we're not entirely sure one can consider what we were doing working, it was such a lot of fun! We sponsored the costume competition in the Sound Shell and you can read about that here. We ran a hair and make-up workshop, did some fabulous hair-dos and make-up at a local hairdressers and perhaps most exciting for us, hosted The Cucumber Cinema marquee with Hendricks Gin at the Gatsby picnic. This was great fun and included what we hope will become an annual event, the Cucumber Carving Competition.
We also raffled off our second birthday hamper and will be offering our lovely readers the chance to win something similar in the coming weeks. Watch for more information about this in our upcoming blog post about the Cinema.
Though in reality we're not entirely sure one can consider what we were doing working, it was such a lot of fun! We sponsored the costume competition in the Sound Shell and you can read about that here. We ran a hair and make-up workshop, did some fabulous hair-dos and make-up at a local hairdressers and perhaps most exciting for us, hosted The Cucumber Cinema marquee with Hendricks Gin at the Gatsby picnic. This was great fun and included what we hope will become an annual event, the Cucumber Carving Competition.
We also raffled off our second birthday hamper and will be offering our lovely readers the chance to win something similar in the coming weeks. Watch for more information about this in our upcoming blog post about the Cinema.
NZ Classic Car Show 2015
7 & 8 February
We love classic cars and we took this golden opportunity to look enviously at some of the most beautifully presented classics around. There were some beauties on show and we were particularly entranced by the antique Audis and felt better for learning that the name is an acronym for Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt. Who knew? We also stumbled upon a New Zealand design classic, the legendary Trekka. Apparently swapped for a mountain of excess butter back in the 60s, the chassis these unique autos were built on were originally designed for Skodas and there are a good number still running today. Just don't take them on the motorway! And then we saw our new favourite, the Volvo P1800. With added powered steering. If it's good enough for The Saint!
Leadfoot Festival 2015
6, 7 & 8 February
We loved attending the Leadfoot Festival for the first time this year and learned a great deal about racing up a steep hill in a range of beautiful cars on Rod Millen's custom designed and built driveway-come-racetrack, located in Hahei on the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Day one was filled with speed excitement of a different kind, however, as near gale force winds had us holding onto our brand new gazebo for dear life, lest it flew into the path of one of the very lovely, very expensive cars racing up Rod's driveway! But we managed to keep hold of our stand for the rest of the weekend and hosted the Glory Days Pamper Parlour where we got to provide a glamorous getaway from all that tyre smoke.
We are never ones to dress down for an occasion and would love to see more people dressing up next year to match the elegance and style of the magnificent vintage machines. The Glory Days crew look forward to developing some extraordinary experiences with Leadfoot and creating an event to rival Goodwood, right here in New Zealand!
For information about Leadfoot you can visit their website and to see our images from the weekend visit our Facebook page.
We are never ones to dress down for an occasion and would love to see more people dressing up next year to match the elegance and style of the magnificent vintage machines. The Glory Days crew look forward to developing some extraordinary experiences with Leadfoot and creating an event to rival Goodwood, right here in New Zealand!
For information about Leadfoot you can visit their website and to see our images from the weekend visit our Facebook page.
