Welcome to the Brown Bear Indulge Christchurch blog! Here is where you'll get the inside word on what's hot in Christchurch and who's been doing what. This is your hotline to Brown Bear, so if you've got questions, fire away.

Update on Christchurch Venues

Christchurch is known for its world-class events, with Vbase venues alone hosting 1,800 events annually. But in the February earthquake many venues have been damaged. At the moment everyone is working hard to get them back up and running as soon as possible.

Ashley Fogel Fashion Show at Peppers Clearwater Resort

Ashley Fogel will brighten up the winter with a hint of summer at the Peppers Clearwater Resort this Saturday. New Zealand’s leading fashion designer will launch his new spring/summer collection in an awesome fashion show on 24 July.

Cancellation: Storehouse at Harbour Light

Word just in from Harbour Light – they have cancelled their Storehouse gig for tomorrow night – Friday 26 February

Comedy Christmas Gala – don’t miss it!

It’s not too late to book for tomorrow’s Comedy Christmas Gala! Go on – you owe it to yourself to get along and enjoy this pre-Christmas bonanza of giggles, chuckles and guffaws!

Hagley Park to rock on Sounday 2010

Sunshine, music, food and drinks – this could be the perfect summer outing! I’m packing my picnic hamper, filling my chilly bin with cool treats and heading out to Hagley Park on Saturday January 30 with a few well-chosen rugs and cushions to see some of New Zealand’s favourite artists.

Mucking In Forecast for the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show

Those with green fingers will perk up at the news that Gold award-winning Ellerslie International Flower Show garden designer Carl Pickens will be calling on the Christchurch community to help create his exhibition garden for next year’s show.