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Programme
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PROGRAMME DETAILS
(In Alphabetical order)
NOTE: DECO DECANTED events are hosted by the Art Deco Trust.
ASSOCIATED events are independently organised. Contact the
specifi ed venue directly for information.
ART DECO GUIDED WALKS
Let our experienced Walk Guides show you Napier’s Deco Delights.
Your guided walk through the world-famous Art Deco City Centre
includes an introductory slide presentation, guided walk, information
booklet plus optional video screening and refreshments.
Guided walks start at the Art Deco Shop, 163 Tennyson St. Fri
18, Sat 19 and Sun 20 July at 2 pm. Allow 2½ hours for the full
programme. Tickets $20. Bookings essential.
BEROCCA BRUNCH
Sponsored by McEntee Hire
Banish the blues and clear the cobwebs at
this bountiful brunch with the million dollar view. This is another
chance to view the polished perfection of the vintage cars.
Sun 20 July. Available from 9 am to noon. Quayside Restaurant,
Bluewater Hotel, West Quay, Port Ahuriri. Tickets $20.
BERTIE’S BRUNCH
Sponsored by HBS Building Society
Rub the sleep from your eyes and join Bertie for
a nutritious brunch in the rich surroundings of the Hawke’s Bay Club.
This will be followed by Dress and Process which departs the Club at
11am. You are encouraged to join this street parade of classic vintage
cars and deco duds!
Sat 19 July. Hawke’s Bay Club, Marine Parade. Brunch is served
at 10am. Tickets $23.
CLASSIC CINEMA (Associated Event)
THE WOMEN (USA, 1939)
George Cukor directed an all-star (and all female) cast including
Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, Joan Fontaine and
Paulette Goddard in the hilarious adaptation of the play by Clare
Booth Luce about divorce, cattiness and competition in the circle of
“friends”. Art Deco never looked better in movies that in this one. The
Art Director was Cedric Gibbons (he also did GRAND HOTEL) and the
costume design by Adrian. The beauty salon at the beginning of the
movie and the night club at the end are creamy and curvaceous like
never before or since.
Sun 20 July at 2.30 pm. Century Cinema, HB Cultural Trust,
Herschell St. Tickets $12.
CLUB COSMOPOLITAINE – DINE & DANCE
Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club Big Band will provide the songs and the dance
music while you dine in Art Deco elegance. Not BYO. Bar available.
Sat 19 July from 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm. The Ballroom, Napier
Cosmopolitan Club, Albion Lane. Tickets $60.
CRAWLIN’ THE QUAY
Three great waterside venues on West Quay Ahuriri plus three
great jazz bands. This crawl will give you a great Sunday lunch in a
wonderful quayside setting. Each course of your meal will be in a
different venue and each venue will feature a different band. What a
convivial way to enjoy great music!
Thirsty Whale – The Dixie Dudes
Shed 2 – Zanzibar Trio with Erna Ferry
Gintrap – Twin City Stompers
Sun 20 July. Meet at the Thirsty Whale, West Quay, Ahuriri at
11.45am to be put into groups and then it is off to your fi rst
course at 12 noon. Tickets $60.
CURTAINRAISER COCKTAILS
Sponsored by Bluewater Hotel
Join us as we offi cially launch Deco Decanted
in style, with a complimentary glass of wine
and some delectable nibbles. Further wine available at the cash bar.
Entry via Port of Napier foyer.
Fri 18 July from 6pm to 7.30pm. Pan Pac Foyer, Municipal
Theatre, Tennyson St. Tickets $20.
DINING WITH THE DARING DIVA
While you dine Sharon Elizabeth will sing for you, taking you on a
journey that includes hits from the 20’s and 30’s, comic numbers right
through to popular opera. Sharon Elizabeth’s warmth and genuine
love for her audiences combined with her beautiful soaring vocal
ability, emotive and passionate performances all served with lashings
of natural comic charm will leave you in no question why this soprano
is a “Daring Diva!”
Fri 18 and Sat 19 July 7.30 pm. Hawke’s Bay Club, Browning St.
Tickets $70. Includes a complimentary aperitif.
DINNER AND MILES AHEAD - A MUSICAL
TRIBUTE TO JAZZ ICON COMPOSER/
ARRANGER GIL EVANS
Sponsored by TC Systems
Enjoy your entrée and main at Acqua Restaurant before moving
to the theatre for the concert, then it is back to the restaurant for
dessert and coffee. The concert features The New Zealand School of
Music Jazz Orchestra - musical director Rodger Fox. From the USA
internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter CLAY JENKINS who teaches
at the Eastman School of Music, and from New Zealand acclaimed
classical guitarist MATTHEW MARSHALL.
Sat 19 July at 6.30pm. Acqua Restaurant, Masonic Hotel, Marine
Parade. Tickets $85 includes dinner and show ticket.
DRESS AND PROCESS (Free Event)
Join with us in our street parade of bands, classic vintage cars and
deco duds as we march from the Hawke’s Bay Club to Emerson St and
start the Vintage Vroom in style.
Sat 19 July. Meet at the Hawke’s Bay Club, Marine Parade at
10.45am with the Parade stepping off at 11am.
FASHION FLAUNT (Free Event)
Sponsored by Air NZ Holidays Napier
Get those classy clothes out of the closet and
enter the numerous fun competitions on this fashion afternoon.
Join us for an hour of fun and prizes. Categories are: Ladies, Gents,
Groups, Kids up to 12, and Kids 13-18. Registrations at the old Foyer
of the Theatre (The Port of Napier Foyer) from 11.30am on the day.
Sat 19 July from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Municipal Theatre
auditorium, Tennyson St.
FLICKS AND CHIPS
Settle down to a good old community night in the church hall. Enjoy
an array of short fi lms from the Three Stooges, Spike Jones, and Laurel
& Hardy, plus a Universal Newsreel, a Pete Smith Special and a Woody
Woodpecker cartoon. Dinner will be fi sh and chips straight from the
packet, and a steaming mug of tea. Community movies how they
used to be.
Fri 18 and Sat 19 July at 7.30pm. Asher Hall - Hill end of Dalton
St, Napier. Tickets $20.
GENTLE JAZZ WIND-DOWN
Sponsored by TC Systems
Kick back and relax to the smooth sounds of the John Redmond
quartet followed by the Kevin Watson Trio with Michelle as we bring
our wild, wonderful weekend to a close.
A $16 buffet will be available in the dining room during this event. No
need to pre-purchase this meal, just pay on the day.
Sun July 20, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Napier Cosmopolitan Club,
Browning St, Napier. Tickets $10.
JAZZAMATAZZ (Free Event)
Sponsored by The Dominion Post
A Mardi-Gras style celebration of jazz music. From 1pm
to 4pm the following establishments will have a band
performing. Entry is free. Wander the Art Deco city and
enjoy the variety of styles and sounds. Look for the big
red balloons that mark the location of each venue. (See
map of locations)
Sat 19 July 1pm to 4pm
Napier Club – Herschell St
(Opposite the entrance to HB Museum)
John Fletcher and Dave Boston combine to entertain you
with stylish, quality Jazz.
Acqua Restaurant – Masonic Hotel Marine Parade
The Zanzibar Trio features Erna Ferry and plays all the
groovy hits from jazz to blues to latin.
Wok U Want Mongolian Restaurant – Marine Parade
The Twin City Stompers are the iconic Hawke’s Bay
jazz band and they’ll keep your foot tapping right
throughout the afternoon.
Napier Cosmopolitan Club – Hastings St.
The Dixie Dudes entertain with their inimitable fun and
frolicky style of dixie music. The line up features trumpet,
sousaphone, banjo and clarinet and is led by Kevin Clark.
Take 5 Jazz Restaurant – Marine Parade.
The John Redmond Quartet digs into the Great
American Songbook and presents the great songs from
one of the great jazz periods.
The Cri Coffee House & Brasserie - Market St.
The Rodger Fox Experience – Take one of New Zealand’s
top jazz exponents and surround him with high quality
musicians and you have an afternoon of jazz that should
not be missed.
Municipal Theatre Auditorium – Tennyson St.
Tropical Downbeat Orchestra – The fresh face of funk,
soul and jazz strut their stuff. Top local musicians in a
top quality combination. (This performance starts at
2pm.)
Old Red + Gallery – Tennyson St.
(Old Red Cross Rooms almost opposite the
Municipal Theatre).
Kevin Watson and Michelle entertain in the art gallery
setting of one of Napier’s iconic buildings. Enjoy the
Deco artworks and the soft jazz sounds. Wine and food
available.
JUMP JIVE AND DINE
Sponsored by Matua Valley Winery
A stylish buffet meal on stage in the wonderful Art Deco
Municipal Theatre as you enjoy the up-beat style of the Dave
Atkin Band. A fi ne meal in fi ne surroundings with some wine
included in the price after which a cash bar is available.
Fri 18 July and Sat 19 July, Municipal Theatre, Tennyson St, Napier.
7.30pm to 11.30pm. Tickets $65.
MILES AHEAD - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JAZZ ICON COMPOSER/
ARRANGER GIL EVANS
Featuring The New Zealand School of Music Jazz
Orchestra - musical director Rodger Fox. This concert
features, from the USA, Internationally Acclaimed
Jazz Trumpeter CLAY JENKINS - teacher at the
Eastman School of Music, and from New Zealand,
acclaimed Classical Guitarist MATTHEW MARSHALL.
Sat 19 July at 8pm. Century Theatre, Herschell
St. Napier. Tickets $35.
“MODA” ART EXHIBITION (Free Event)
Featuring Ingrid Boot and Nick Fedaeff
Ingrid Boot
English Artist, Ingrid Boot has lived in New Zealand now since 2000 and
she paints in a realistic and Illustrative style. She sees beauty in many
subjects from the desolate to the glamourous.
Nick Fedaeff
Nick’s paintings are dynamic and vibrant. They show his diverse artistic
potential. Traditionally Nick uses oils on canvas, but also practices with
acrylic and aqua paints.
Fri 18 July 7pm to 10pm, Sat 19 July 12pm to 12am, Sun 20 July
10am to 5pm. Old Red + Gallery, 138 Tennyson St, Napier. Wine
and food available.
NIGHTCAPS (Free Event)
If your watch is telling you to go to sleep but your body wants a
nightcap, then stroll down to the Hawke’s Bay Club after 10.30pm. Entry
is free to those in Art Deco Costume. Cash bar available.
Fri 18 and Sat 19 July from 10.30pm to midnight. Hawke’s Bay
Club, Marine Parade.
PALM COURT BALLROOM
A terpsichorean treat for all you gliders and sliders to the sumptuous
sounds of La Bella Vita string quartet. Patent leather pumps are optional!
Tea and scones will be served.
Sun 20 July from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Napier Cosmopolitan Club,
Marine Parade. Tickets $20.
PUTT PUTT ON PARADE (Associated Event)
Don your Art Deco attire – (plus fours and furs an advantage, but not a
necessity), to swing a round of seaside putting on the Parade at Par 2 –
Marine Parade MiniGolf. Each player is eligible to enter in the draw for a
special prize. Players dressed in Art Deco style will receive a $2 discount
per round.
By the Soundshell, beside the Sea, Marine Parade, Napier. Open
Daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm (last tee-off).
RSA BRASSERIE BRUNCH (Associated Event)
Start your Saturday with a stroll into the Napier RSA where you will
fi nd a brunch designed to stave off the chills of winter as you embark
on your weekend of Deco and Jazz in the city.
Sat 19 July from 8am to 11am. Napier RSA, Vautier St, Napier.
Tickets $20.
SKYBEAM (Free Event)
Join Wayne and his Skybeam HB team by the Sound Shell as they
make their WW2 searchlight track across the night sky. Just wander
in - they are happy to answer questions.
Sat 19 July from 6pm to 10pm.
SWINGIN’ SUNDAY
Calling all jitterbuggers, jivers and swingers. Swing by and groove to
some cool sounds from Bertie’s eclectic collection of recorded swing
dance music.
Sun July 20, 12 noon to 2pm. Napier Cosmopolitan Club, Albion
Lane, Napier. Tickets $15.
TA TA TEA AND TIFFIN
Before departing the Art Deco City and returning to normal life as you
know it, take a fi nal sumptuous farewell tea at the Hawke’s Bay Club.
Mon July 21 at 10am. Hawke’s Bay Club, Browning St.
Tickets $15.
TEA & TOASTED TOES
Warm hands and hearts by a roaring (glowing) fi re in the mellow
interior of the Hawke’s Bay Club while sharing a scrumptious
Devonshire tea. A chance to chat quietly with old and new friends
away from winter’s cold.
Sun 20 July, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Hawke’s Bay Club, Browning
Street, Napier. Tickets $12.
TEN TO ELEVENSES
Enjoy the comfortable and historic surroundings of the Hawke’s Bay
Club for a morning treat – Devonshire Tea.
Fri 18 July 10am to 11am. Hawke’s Bay Club, Browning Street,
Napier. $12 per person.
THE FOX AND THE WOOLF
Sponsored by the Cri Coffee House &
Brasserie
Last years hit show is reprised by popular demand! Relive the glory
days of the Las Vegas Strip, The Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin,
Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis. The Rodger Fox Band teams up with
legendary crooner Ray Woolf and Erna Ferry for this fabulous show.
Hear such songs as The Lady is a Tramp, I’ve Got You Under My Skin,
Where or When, Strangers In The Night, My Way, New York New
York. - all the classic hits from this bygone era.
Sun 20 July, 11am to 1pm, Municipal Theatre, Tennyson St,
Napier. Tickets $22.
THE HISTORY OF JAZZ
Join Rodger Fox and the NZ School of Music Big Band in this 80
minute introduction to jazz. This performance traces the development
of jazz from ragtime to jazz fusion - from the 1920s to today. A
fascinating and informative performance that features some of NZ’s
top young musicians.
Fri 18 July 8pm. Century Theatre Herschell St, Napier.
Tickets $15.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Associated Event)
This high-spirited musical romp through the 1920s, tells the story of
young Millie Dillmount in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time
when the rules of love and social behaviour were
changing forever. Filled with frisky fl appers, dashing leading men
and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate. Dinner
& Show included – Please be seated by 7pm – Camelot Lounge open
from 6pm.
Fri 18 and Sat 19 July, Tabard Theatre, Coronation St. Ahuriri,
Napier. Tickets $49.50.Tickets for this show must be purchased
from TicketDirect outlets including Napier Municipal Theatre.
VINTAGE DECO CAR TOUR
Travel in a beautifully restored vintage Buick and visit the remarkable
National Tobacco Company Building, the Deco houses and gardens in
the suburb of Marewa, and the grand Edwardian Hawke’s Bay Club.
Sat 19 and Sun 20 July. Tours available at 9.30am, 11.30am,
1.30pm, and 3.30pm, 60 minutes duration. Maximum 3 people
per tour. Tour cost $130. Bookings essential.
VINTAGE VROOM
Sponsored by Classic Hits 89.5FM
Gosh, here’s a terrifi c opportunity to ride in a
vintage car in Upper Emerson St. between 11.30am and 1 pm, in
return for a $2 charity donation which will go to Cystic Fibrosis. Don’t
be a duffer and miss this one!
Sat 19 July. Emerson St. 11.30am to 1pm.
WINTER WHOOPEE
Sponsored by the Napier Mail
Great company and a good old sing-along
together create a wonderful mid-winter atmosphere. This is
a progressive dinner with a remarkable fl avour. Fine dining with a
different restaurant for each course.
Sat 19 July at 7 pm. Meet at Rouge Bar (on the corner of the
Masonic Hotel Marine Parade – next to Acqua Restaurant) for
a complimentary drink before departing for your fi rst course.
Tickets $70.
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