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Music Menu at Lembas Cafe - Raumati South

Sunday 19 ^th October 

Meg Williams

4-6 pm, no covercharge

(donations welcome)

Original singer songwriter and local Kapiti Coast gal, Meg Williams has been writing songs for twenty years and has performed mainly as a songwriter and accompanist for theatre. This is her first solo gig on home ground. Come along to hear her contemporary mix of smooth vocals and soulful lyrics.

Sunday 26 ^th October 

Poets to the people

4-6 pm $10

Open mic followed by special guest Dirt Floor Music: Steve Apirana, Jim Doak and Mark Raffills Dirt Floor Music and Poems is about to hit the floor at Lembas and amble intimately across the roots landscape, from folk to blues to bluegrass, in a rare and captivating treat from three seasoned performers.

“Dirt Floor is ‘honest’ roots music and words; and the authenticity of it makes it appealing. The simplicity of the performance makes it an inclusive thing – there is little between the performers and the listeners. It’s human experience stuff that everyone can identify with”

Friday 31 ^st October 

Halloween Night

Matt Langley&Lost Companions

$10 tickets

Matt has been writing and performing music in bands and as a solo artist in N.Z. for over a decade. Now Hometown Records NZ proudly presents Matt’s solo debut E.P. ‘Lost Companions’, recorded in the summer of 2007 at Trident studios in Wellington, engineered and co-produced by Brett Stanton (Phoenix Foundation, Age Pryor). Matt’s unique take on blues, folk, country and rock is underpinned by sweet harmonies, simple instrumentation and honest, reflective lyricism. He is currently building material for his full length album, to be recorded in 2008

Lembas Cafe, 34 Poplar Ave, Raumati South. http://www.lembas.co.nz/

Done Deal !     The Coffee Club – Lunn Ave are running a special for their customers. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights, 'Buy one meal and get the second for half price. The offer is available after 5 pm.   The Coffee Club – Lunn Ave ,   Shop 4A, 3 Lunn Ave , Mt Wellington. AUCKLAND

Just In Time For Christmas

E ntertaining has always been at the forefront of Ruth Pretty’s life. Whether your occasion is a celebration, a summer barbecue, a cosy winter fire-side meal, a posh affair or simply drinks and nibbles, you will find plenty of recipes to delight and impress your guests and create special memories in Ruth Pretty Entertains.

Ruth turned naturally to an entertaining theme for her fifth and latest book, Ruth Pretty Entertains. Her rationale... “There are so many occasions to celebrate. People who love good food embrace life and will find this a reason, as much as designated days, for festivity. Sharing food at a table is also sharing joie de vivre, bonhomie and spirituality. Raise a glass to celebrate life and be thankful that you have been given an entitlement to bountiful food.”

Leading New Zealand chef, caterer, teacher, food columnist and author

Ruth Pretty is well known for fresh, delicious, imaginative New Zealand

cuisine. Ruth Pretty Catering and the associated Cooking School are

based at Ruth’s rural property, Springfield , in Te Horo on the Kapiti

Coast. Since 1999 Ruth has published four successful cookbooks; most

recently Ruth Pretty’s Favourite Recipes . In 2005 Ruth was inducted

into the New Zealand Restaurant Association Hall of Fame for her

devotion to serving and promoting high-quality food.

Ruth Pretty will be on tour November 5 ^th , 6 ^th and 7 ^th

Auckland | Christchurch | Wellington

RUTH PRETTY EVENT DETAILS

5th November 2008

AUCKLAND

Ruth Pretty Entertains

book launch and signing, cooking demonstration and supper

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue: Raye Freedman Arts Centre [ Epsom Girls Grammar School ]

Address: Cnr Silver Road and Gillies Ave , Epsom

Tickets: $60.00 and available from:

ATWC - Amanda Telea | ph: (09) 276 3729 | www.atwc.org.nz

Time Out Bookstore | 432 Mt Eden Road | (09) 630 3331

6th November 2008

CHRISTCHURCH

An evening with Ruth Pretty

canapes and bubbly on arrival and a three course meal

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: First Edition, Crowne Plaza

Address: Kilmore & Durham Streets, Christchurch

Tickets: $63:00 - available from The Business Centre

7th November 2008

WELLINGTON

Lunch with Ruth Pretty

Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm

Venue: InterContinental

Address: 2 Grey Street , Wellington

Tickets: $70.00

InterContinental | 04 495 7846 | Email wellington@interconti.com

Put Ruth Pretty in the subject line and supply credit card number,

expiry date, card holder’s name and ticket delivery address.

for further information please contact ,

Lyn Olds | (09) 442 7465 | lyn.olds@nz.penguingroup.com

A Truly Unique and Memorable Show!

'Ohinemuri Winery and Restaurant is very pleased to have Shona Laing and Monique Rhodes performing on the evenings of 7 ^th , 8 ^th and 9 ^th of November.  

Shona Laing is no stranger to New Zealand audiences. Her highly distinctive sound and thought provoking lyrics have made her one of the greatest female artists to come out of New Zealand . Laing is back performing works from her new album Pass the Whisper, which has many new works and also others that have been reworked that you will recognise.  She has teamed up with Europe based singer / songwriter Monique Rhodes.

Monique , New Zealand born, has been working in Europe for some years.  She has supported rock and roll legend Chuck Berry on two recent European tours, has been writing and recording with members of Peter Gabriel’s band in London and has been writing music for the producers of the highest selling DVD in the USA, The Secret.  She has just recently performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in France .

Tickets are $65.00 per person, which includes a three course meal.  Numbers are limited to 35 per evening so reservations are essential.'

Ohinemuri Estate Winery & Restaurant

(07) 862-8874

Moresby Street , Karangahake,   Paeroa