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1 – 22 November Decortica Tour: Decortica are an Auckland-based rock band who have just released their new album A New Aesthetic'. They play The Basement in Auckland on 1 Nov, Ward Lane in Hamilton on 21 Nov and Valve Bar in Wellington on 22 Nov. See www.decortica.com for details.  1 – 30 November  6 NovemberLadies First: This brand new production showcases Christchurch's finest female singers. Songstresses include Lissel Stewart (NZ Idol), Rebecca Thompson (Showstoppers, Soul Defined) and Carla Flavell (Absolut, Soul Cage). It features guests Tanya Muagututi'a (PU, Soul Defined, Kharamello), Flo Lafai (Soul Defined) and Grace Vanilau (Sunga, Brown Roots Collective). On at the Civic Christchurch. Presale tickets can be bought from Music Planet, 160 Tuam St. Phone (03) 348 4745.
6 November, 1970
Happy Birthday Ethan Hawke! 
7 – 15 NovemberNZ Cup and Show Week: Christchurch’s annual horse racing, fashion, entertainment, food and rodeo event has a lot to offer including Ladies Day, the CPIT Pitch Emerging Designer Show showcasing fashion students’ work, CatWalk Trust Charity Dinner and Cup Day Show Ponies. Click here for more info.
8 November
The Election: Vote to decide the next government! You probably know this by now but incase you forgot to vote you can head to any NZ Post Office. But be quick! Polling outlets are open from 9am to 7pm so go to www.elections.govt.nz to find the closest one to you. 9 November
Southern Amp: The Big Day Out for the South Island has four music stages and a great international and local lineup. It features The Living End, the Dandy Warhols, The Charlatans, Autozamn, Goodnight Nurse, The Potbelleez, Concord Dawn, State of Mind, Little Bushman, Fur Patrol, The Exiles and many more. See www.southernamp.co.nz for more info.
11 November
Happy Birthday Leonardo DiCaprio!
13 November
3D Art Installation: Art No Made is an audio-visual artwork created in 3D. Abstract images evolve and fall into one another, drawing the viewer headlong into 9 meters of screen via the illusion of depth from wearing 3D glasses. The art is accompanied by electronic music DJ’ed live by Niko Schiavi. See www.arte-nomade.com.ar for more info. 14 November Jennifer Zea: The Bossa Nova singer of Brazilian music plays her first ever New Zealand show at the Khuja Lounge. After singing for 15 years her “Mellow Samba” music has taken her all over the world from Caracas, Rio de Janeiro and Paris to Australia and now New Zealand. It starts at 8pm and tickets are just $5. To hear her music go to www.jenniferzea.com. 14 – 16 NovemberBig Boys Toys: This is one for the guys but if you’re into cars, gadgets and gaming things then there’s nothing stopping you heading along too! Or you could send off the males and have a day out with the girls… If that sounds the better option then entice your man by saying “Koenigsegg CCX” (a really fast car – pronounce it ‘ko - en - egg – segg’), “ Honda CB100R Predator” (a new motorbike) and “Guitar Hero World Tour” (a competition for Guitar Hero nuts). See www.bigboystoys.co.nz for more info.
Now – 15 November
Ladi6 on tour: The sassy lady who has lent her distinctive voice to Shapeshifter, Scribe, Fat Freddy’s Drop and the Opensouls has just released her debut solo album Time is Not Much. She’s just returned from a tour in the UK and Europe so check out her soulful hip hop music while she’s back. See www.ladi6.com for details.
15 November New Zealand Skateboard Nationals: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland. Head down to the NZ Skateboard Nationals this Saturday November 15 to meet top NZ sports people such as pro-skater - Justin Watane, BMX rider Haimona Ngata, wake boarder - Andrea Fountain, ironman - Aaron Fleming and ex-All Whites footballer – Noah Hickey who will be featured on TheLowdown.co.nz.
Now – 16 November
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: The first ever FIFA Under17 Women’s World Cup is being held in New Zealand this year. 32 matches will be played across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. To see the World Cup and our own Young Football Ferns for yourself visit www.fifa.com/newzealand2008 or phone 0800 224 224. .jpg) Now – 17 NovemberManukau Festival of Arts: Showcasing more than 30 exciting exhibitions, youth events, music, dance, fashion, comedy and even a film festival, the inaugural event has something for everyone. Highlights include the Black Grace Dance Company, Villa Maria Cult-Couture live performance, theatre show Once Were Samoans, and visual art exhibitions. While some events cost many are free. Visit www.mfa.org.nz for more info. 21 November Reb Fountain & The Bandits: Check out this talented nzgirl at 1 Ngahura St, Eden Terrace. Doors open at 8.30pm and tickets are only $10.  23 NovemberHappy Birthday Miley Cyrus! 30 November Auckland Santa Parade: It’s that time already and the Farmers Santa Parade on Queen St celebrates it’s 75 th birthday this year! We say you’re never too old to go and watch but you might want to bus to town to avoid parking hassles! See http://www.santaparade.co.nz/ more info.
Holly Roberts
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