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Allana Goldsmith
Renowned New Zealand jazz artist Allana Goldsmith will perform a tribute concert to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan at the historic Couldrey House in Wenderholm in March.
The event is being billed as Summer Serenade: Jazz in the Garden at Couldrey House.
Allana has featured at most of the major jazz festivals around New Zealand and has released a string of original singles through digital music stores.
Her latest release is a collection of songs titled The Waka Kura Sessions.
Organiser Michelle Gimblett says those attending Summer Serenade are encouraged to bring a picnic, torches, rugs or fold-up outdoor chairs.
Attendees are also welcome to bring their own wine.
There will be a coffee caravan on site providing hot drinks and sweet treats.
Summer Serenade takes place on Sunday, March 8, and will be deferred to March 15 in case of rainy weather. Gates open at 5pm and the concert commences at 6.30pm.
Tickets are $35 for adults and include free entry to Couldrey House prior to the concert. Tickets are available from eventfinda.co.nz.
Funds raised by the concert will contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of the house.
Couldrey House was built in 1857 by Robert Graham, who also established the hot pools at Waiwera.
The house passed through several hands before becoming a museum, following the establishment of Wenderholm Regional Park.
House furnishings are mainly from the Victorian and Edwardian era, and reflect the tastes of the different owners.
Couldrey House is located at 37 Schischka Road. It is open seven days a week from Boxing Day until Easter Monday, from 1-4pm.
