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E v E n t G u i d E
Whanganu i
dEcEmbEr 2017
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Galleries & museumsArticle Level 1, Original Chronicle Building. Corner Rutland and Drews Avenue Hours: Sat 9-3/ Sun 10-2 Or open by appointment 0277522472
AWA ART HUB GLASS-ENAMEL GALLERY & SCULPTURE COURTYARD Heina Petzold & Eva Busch 1 Gloucester Street, near Dublin Street Bridge Thurs, Fri and Sun 11am to 4pm or by appointment Phone 0226282103 www.evabusch.co.nz Ceroc Dancing Wednesdays from 6.30pm Fridays from 6.00pm Peat Street Studio, 82-92 Peat St Facebook and www.ceroc.co.nz Liz Frith 02102054038/[email protected]
Creations Gallery 25A Drews Ave; Open: Mon/Tue; Thu-Sat 10am to 3pm Powertex Textile and Stoneart Powder; Make sculptures and altered art items for inside and out. Chalk Painting; Up-cycling treasures. Items for sale. Workshops available on request. Jan Penn certified instructor Ph: 063453121. Facebook: rishworth tatty mixed media
Craig Winton Jewellery Open by appointment. Come and see my latest creations or commission a hand-made piece of jewellery. Also offering jewellery workshops. Ph: 021 145 1440 www.craigwinton.com
EXPRESSIONS: ART GALLERY/STUDIO WORKSHOP 56 Guyton Street Wed-Sat 11am-3pm Small collective; emerging artists welcome; Working studio. Contact Steve: 0214 26731
Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery 17 Taupo Quay Sat 9.00 – 3.00 Tues – Fri and Sun 10.00 - 3.00 Closed Monday except public holidays www.fineartswhanganui.com Contact: 06 3482080 / 027 517 7340
Fredette School Of Arts Suite F, 96 Victoria Ave Come learn to paint and draw! All skill levels welcome! www.facebook.com/FredetteArts
GALLERY 85 85 Glasgow Street, Whanganui Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 10am – 1pm www.raynerbrothers.com
INKT Shop/Gallery Pens, Ink and NZ artwork 17 Victoria Avenue Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm Sat 9am-2pm Ph 06 262 8080 www.inkt.co.nz
Ivan Vostinar Gallery and Studio 7 Rangiora St, Castlecliff Thursday 10-4 Friday 10-4 Saturday 10-4 Sunday 10-4 Other times by appointment Ph: 06 927 6828 / 021 256 9236 www.vostinar.com
Leftbank Art Supplies 19 Taupō Quay Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat 10am to 1pm Ph 06 345 0949 [email protected]
LOUISE HERDMAN MOSAIC 50 Guyton Street Open Wed - Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10-4pm And by appointment Mosaic workshops available Now selling mosaic tiles and bases. 027 375 4715 / www.mosaicpictures.co.nz
MiNZ Shop/Gallery Mon - Friday 10am to 4.30 pm Sat 9 am to 2pm, Sun 10am - 2pm 1 Victoria Avenue Contacts: [email protected] [email protected]
New Zealand Glassworks 10am to 4:30pm, Every day 2 Rutland Street, Whanganui, 4500 New Zealand Glassworks - Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG) is the new national centre for glass art located in Whanganui.
OUTRAGEOUS Gallery, Gifts, Garden Art 112 Carlton Avenue (Opp. School) Open Thursday to Sunday 10 - 4 Watch a Potter at work See a range of local art & craft Phone 06 3477970 http://www.outrageousgallery.co.nz/
RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY 85 Glasgow Street, Whanganui Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 10am – 1pm www.raynerbrothers.com Renata’s Art & Framing 17 Taupō Quay. Mon 12.00pm – 4.00pm, Tue – Fri 10am – 5.00pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm Ph: 06 348 4463 www.artandframing.co.nz
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui Sarjeant on the Quay 38 Taupo Quay Mon - Sun, 10.30am - 4.30pm Also upstairs in the i-site, Wanganui Visitor’s Centre, 31 Taupo Quay Weekdays 8.30am - 5pm, Sat/Sun 9am-3pm www.sarjeant.org.nz
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For a full list of future annual events go to: www.awaeventguide.co.nz. See I-Site Wanganui for details on all events.
Youth Games 5-9 August 2018
Diwali Cultural Night Oct 2018
Festival of Cultures Oct 2018 www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz
NZ Masters Games February 2019 www.nzmg.com
Glass Symposium 15-17 Feb 2019
Space Gallery & Studios 64 Taupō Quay Tues – Thurs 9am-1pm Friday 12-4pm Sat 9am-1pm Ph 027 371 8595 www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz
Wanganui Arts Society Cook’s Gallery Trafalgar Place, Wanganui Opening: Monday & Tuesday 10am - Noon; Saturdays 10am-3pm.
Whanganui Regional Museum 62 Ridgway Street Mon-Sat 10am – 4.30pm NOW FREE TO ALL VISITORS www.wrm.org.nz
Out of town Galleries FEILDING AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY 104 Manchester Street, Feilding Open: Mon-Fri: 10am to 4pm Sat: 10am to 2pm; Sun: 1pm – 3pm www.fadas.co.nz / 06 323 2323 YELLOW CHURCH GALLERY SH1 Mangaweka Resident Artist Richard Aslett OPEN Weekends and most other days 10am - 5pm 06 382 5774 / 027 52 666 12 www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery
Wanganui Repertory Theatre
Presents in association with
Jack and the Beanstalk
Written by Roger Hall
Directed by Colin Hedivan
On stage from Friday 15th December till Saturday 23rd
December.
Evening shows start at 6.30pm on 15th,16th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd
of December with matinees starting at 1.30pm on the 17th &
23rd of December.
Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for children, with
concessions.
Tickets on sale now from Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Door sales subject to
availability, sorry no EFTPOS.
Sunday 10 December, 2pm-3.30pmHow will Father Christmas get to the Waimarie? • Presents for children under the age of 12
Tickets from the Waimarie Centre ONLY: 1A Taupo Quay, Whanganui. Ph: 347 1863
Santa cruise on the Waimarie!
Mainstreet Christmas Parade 2 December 2017 www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz
Christmas Late Night Shopping www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz
Wanganui Opera Week 10-20 January 2018 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.wanganuioperaweek.co.nz
Vintage Weekend 20-22 January 2018 www.mainstreet.co.nz
Shakespeare-in-the-Park Whanganui The Tempest Bason Botanic Gardens 22-24 February 2018 www.basonbotanicgardens.org.nz www.shakespeareintheparkwhanganui.com
La Fiesta Feb/Mch 2018 https://www.facebook.com/LaFiestaNZ/
New Zealand School Triathlon Championships March 2018 www.schooltrichamps.co.nz
ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS 17 & 18 and 24 & 25 March 2018 www.openstudios.co.nz
M2C Mountains to Sea Race April 2018 Ohakune-Whanganui www.m2c.kiwi.nz FibreArts NZ April 2018 www.fibreartsnz.com/whanganui
Happy Holidays
from the
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RECEIVE AWA BY EmAIl...
RIVER CITY UKES Tues 12 Dec 7.00pm-9.00pm RSA Bunker Bar @ 170 St Hill Street Wanganui Bring your Ukulele to improve your skills & gain confidence Enjoy the thrill of jamming with other Uke players! $5 entry - All Welcome
OUTRAGEOUS GAllERY: lATE NIGHT OPENINGWed 13 & Thu 14 Dec; 4pm to 8pm Two opportunities to browse our gallery for your Christmas purchases. Unique artworks all locally made. Eftpos available. See Gallery Listing for more info
JACK AND THE BEANSTAlK NFri 15 & Sat 16 Dec, 6.30pm Sun 17 Dec, 1.30pm Wanganui Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway Street Written by Roger Hall Directed by Colin Hedivan Ticks: $20 / $10 / concessions.Tickets on sale now from Royal Wanganui Opera House. Door sales subject to availability, sorry no EFTPOS.
RIVER CITY UKES CHARITY CONCERT & FUNDRAISER Sat 16 Dec, 7.00-9.00pm RSA Bunker Bar @ 170 St Hill Street Wanganui Bring your Ukulele to improve your skills & gain confidence. Enjoy the thrill of jamming with other Uke players! Door charge - All Welcome
CHRISTmAS NIGHT mARKET
Sat 16 Dec, 5.30pm-8.30pmSpace Studio & Gallery, 64 Taupo Quay Join us for a night filled to the brim with high quality art, design & craft stalls. Support local artists with your Christmas Shopping. Live music, hot food, indoors & outdoors.
JACK AND THE BEANSTAlK NWed 20, Thu 21, Fri 22 Dec, 6.30pm Sat 23rd Dec, 1.30pm and 6.30pm Wanganui Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway Street Written by Roger Hall Directed by Colin Hedivan Ticks: $20 / $10 / concessions. Tickets on sale now from Royal Wanganui Opera House. Door sales subject to availability, sorry no EFTPOS.
ROBERT BURNS ClUB WANGANUIFri 19 Jan; 6.30pm Grand Hotel, Guyton Street The Robert Burns Club of Wanganui are hosting the Annual Supper and evening of Scottish entertainment. Tickets $40 per member / $50 non members. For tickets ring Wally :343 1823. Everyone very welcome!
Out OF tOWnSHADES & SHAPESTo Sun 10 Dec 104 Manchester St, Feilding Jan Signal is a pastel artist of various subjects, specialising in animal portraits. Recently she has a growing interest in acrylics. Jean Young is an enthusiastic potter and artist. Her pottery is of small garden creatures and her art is in both pastel and acrylics. She paints mainly landscapes. Free entry or gold coin donation would be appreciated. http://www.fadas.co.nz
PUG CREATIVE - POP UP GAllERYTo Sat 23 Dec 3 Follett Street, Marton Open Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.Artists’ works combine a variety of mediums and styles. Inspired, fun and uniquely individual - proudly NZ made.
Art WOrKSHOPSBARBARA BUllOCKFlame work Bead making lessons Private & Group Phone: 06 3445486 Email: [email protected] www.beadswithflare.co.nz
CREATIONSPowertex Textile And Stoneart Powder; Sculptures and altered art items; Chalk Painting; Up-cycling treasures. Jan Penn certified instructor;Ph: 063453121. Facebook: rishworth tatty mixed media;
VEDIC ART SUmmER SCHOOlSat 6 -Sun 14 Jan 2018Saturdays to 6pm; daily 9-5, finish Sunday 12.00Swedish Vedic Art Tutor Ania Witwitzka offers a 7 day intensive Summer School experience: $750 Early Bird price: $650.00 http://www.aniawitwitzka.com/about/?lang=en
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ClImB EVERY mOUNTAIN
Sat 9 Dec; 5.30pm Opening *Open during the Christmas Night Market, 16th December, 5.30pm-8.30pm. To Fri 22 Dec Space Studio & Gallery Cracked Ink, Mike Marsh, Elijah Lamont Characters abound in a tale of escape and flights of fancy. See Gallery Listing for opening times
cOntinuinG EXHibitiOnS:THE JAR ROOmTo Sun 3 Dec Upstairs at the i-Site, 31 Taupo Quay A collaborative community art installation led by artist Lauren Lysaght inspired by a trip to the Jar Bar at Sustainable Whanganui.
THE JOY OF FAUVISm AND mY FAVORITE BOOKSTo Fri 8 Dec Space Studio & Gallery Sandy de Kock : This body of work is driven by my love of reading and the desire for self-expression through the written image.
DAVID GIllARDTo Sat 23 Dec INKT Exploring colours and textures in wood. See Gallery listing for times.
THE ElEPHANT IN THE ROOm
To Sat 23 Dec Rayner Brothers Gallery, 85 Glasgow Street A Jumbo group show of fifty elephants. www.raynerbrothers.com
lANDSHAPESTo Sat 23 Dec Gallery 85, 85 Glasgow Street Sublime landscape paintings and prints by TIMON MAXEY. www.raynerbrothers.com
WENDY FAIRClOUGH – GlASS EXHIBITIONTo 11 Feb 2018 Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui Australian-based, Whanganui born glass artist Wendy Fairclough was artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage in 2016. Her exhibition will feature cast glass and bronze works, exploring Māori and European food sources.
mV WAIRUA Tue, Wed, Thu, 11:00am Upokongaro Sat & Sun 12.00pm returning 1.30pm Bookings: 0800 WAIRUA or visit Whanganui i-site Upokongaro 2-hour cruise and 90min lunch stop at Café 4forty4 and St. Mary’s Church.See ad for more details
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THE DANBERRYS Fri 8 Dec, 7.30pm Musicians Club, 65 Drews Avenue The Danberrys are led by Tennessee-born couple Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel - a truly unique pair of artists hailing from East Nashville, Tennessee. Dorothy’s luxuriously smoky voice and Ben’s intricate acoustic guitar flatpicking, creates a sound drawing influences from Bluegrass, Country, Blues, and the Funk/Soul traditions. Performing as a trio with Vanessa McGowan (Tattletale Saints) on upright bass. Tickets $20, Gallery Friends & Stars $18; purchase from Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 349 0506. Cash bar available 7 to 7.30pm & during the interval.
DINE & DANCE Fri 8 Dec DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS Fri 15 Dec, EVENT from 6.30pm Wanganui Function Centre, 21 Purnell Street $60/head inc buffet and dessert and a drink on arrival. Live music from Levin’s Make Believe www.wjc.co.nz
FlOOR TAlK: WENDY [ FAIRClOUGH Sat 9 Dec, 11.00am Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui Wendy Fairclough will discuss her new exhibition and past works in conversation with Greg Donson, Curator & Public Programmes Manager.
FlOOR TAlK: RICHARD [ STRATTON Sat 9 Dec, 2.00pm 31 Taupō Quay above the i-SITE Richard Stratton will reveal tales about mudlarking on the banks of the river Thames and the labour intensive processes that go into making his intricate works in Living History.
VIBE mUSIC FESTIVAl Sat 9 Dec, 5.00pm – 10.00pm Cooks Gardens Whanganui The Whanganui District Council Youth Committee is excited to announce their first ever MUSIC FESTIVAL plus food truck, stalls and activities to keep you entertained throughout the night.Proceeds donated to Youthline Tickets are on sale NOW for only $10 from the i-Site and at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/vibe/whanganui https://www.facebook.com/events/282947612195522/
CHIlDREN’S CHRISTmAS CRUISESun 10 Dec, 2.00pm to 3.30pm Waimarie Paddle Steamer, Waimarie Centre, 1A Taupo Quay A family-focussed cruise sure to bring the joy of Christmas to life.Father Christmas will make an appearance on this 90 min cruise along the Whanganui River, bringing with him a sack full of presents for children under the age of 12. Tickets from Waimarie Centre ONLY. Adult $20 / Child (5-15 yrs) $10 / Family Pass $55
CAROlS BY CANDlElIGHT Sun 10 Dec, 7.00pm – 10.00pm Virginia Lake Punch Bowl Brass Wanganui, Shelley Walls, Community Choirs, Wanganui Male Choir & More FM Face painting & Santa Claus will make an appearance. Bring your rugs & picnic dinner - Sing along & celebrate Christmas! Supported by Rotary North, ANZ Bank & Summerset
WANGANUI CITY GUIDED WAlKING TOURS Depart from i-Site Contact: 349 3258 Cost $5 per person
POP UP SHOP Mon-Fri; 10.00am - 3.00pm Guyton Street, Next to Spooners Wool Shop Great variety of goods at reasonable prices www.alzheimers.org.nz/whanganui
WANGANUI GREYHOUND RACINGWednesdays from noon Friday nights from 4.30pm Hatrick Raceway Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant on site. www.wanganuigreyhounds.co.nz
CEROC DANCING Wednesdays and Fridays Peat Street Studio 82-92 Peat Street (Cnr Peat St and Pitt St) Facebook / www.ceroc.co.nz See Gallery listing for times
WARD OBSERVATORY Fridays 7.30pm or Sunset (whichever is first!) Cooks Gardens, access from St Hill Street. Entry is by donation (suggested charge of $2) Phone: 027 245 8066 with queries or alternative viewing times
CHRISTmAS AT THE RACES%Sat 2 Dec; racing from 12.25pm – 4.31pm The Racecourse, 19A Purnell Street Ftrng the Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge Wanganui Cup $10 adult admission; www.wjc.co.nz
WHANGANUI CHRISTmAS PARADE Sat 2 Dec, 2pm start Whanganui Town Centre www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
CAROlS FROm POlE TO POlE. Sat 2 Dec, 2.30pm Christ Church Wicksteed St. The Schola Sacra Choir, Youth Chorus and audience sing carols from many countries. With Jonathan Berkahn organ and Roy Tankersley choir director Door sales $20, $15 senior, under 18 Yrs. free.
SHIRlEY mCDOUAll SCHOOl OF DANCE Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec, 5.00 pm Royal Wanganui Opera House Shirley McDouall School of Dance presents ‘Babes in Toyland and A Christmas Tale’. A fun and vibrant production suitable for all ages with a variety of dance from Ballet to Modern and Contemporary. www.shirleymcdouallschoolofdance.co.nz
WHANGANUI JAZZ ClUB Sun 3 Dec - Black Spider Stomp RSA, 170 St Hill St. Doors open: 5:30pm (Bar/Restaurant) Music: 6:30pm-8:30pm $10 mem/$20 non
WANGANUI AmATEUR DANCESPORT ClUB SOCIAl Sun 3 Dec, 7.00-9.30pm St Andrews Hall, Bell Street Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin, Social dances. Visitors welcome: $10.00 each. Contact: Graeme 027 434 1823
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For details on opening hours and locations, please see our Gallery listings.
STEPHEN PRICE: RURAl KIWIANAFri 1 to Sun 31 Dec Expressions Gallery and Working Studio Local artist Stephen repurposes rustic totara and kauri farm fence posts into a range of visually eye catching and detailed bird houses. They are well suited to sheltered gardens and conservatories or large aviaries. Stephen also creates detailed and stunning limited edition pencil sketches of iconic and historic Whanganui buildings. See Gallery Listing for opening times
lEFTBANK ART SUPPlIES CHRISTmAS SHOWFri 1 Dec; 5.30pm Opening To Fri 22 Dec LeftBank Art Supplies Gallery The LBAS Christmas Show features affordable works of art by a collective of Whanganui artists. See Gallery Listing for opening times
DECK THE WAllS Friday 1 Dec; 5:30pm Opening Wed- Sat 11am til 4pm until Sat 23 Dec Gallery on Guyton, 62 Guyton Street, Whanganui Christmas 2017 exhibition. All art works priced under $100.00. A group of local artists offer unique, original gifts offering something a little different for you and your loved ones this Christmas. facebook.com/galleryonguyton
RIDDlEEnigmatic Works from the Collection Sat 2 Dec to 25 Feb Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui Inspired by a selection of recent additions to the Sarjeant collection, this exhibition features works that are intriguing and elusive in their use of materials, technique or subject matter. See Gallery Listing for more information
ON THE HIllA Century of Depicting the Sarjeant Sat 2 Dec to 25 Feb Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui A small selection of works from the Sarjeant Gallery’s collection inspired by the architecture of the Gallery building on Queens Park. See Gallery Listing for more information
WANGANUI IN FOCUSSun 3 Dec; 3pm Opening To Sun 31 Dec Cook’s Gallery – Whanganui Arts Society Works by members on various aspects of Wanganui. See Gallery Listing for opening times
RICHARD STRATTON: lIVING HISTORYSat 9 Dec to 11 Mar Upstairs at the i-SITE, 31 Taupo Quay In Living History, Wellington artist Richard Stratton presents a series of new work that continues his interest in bringing together ceramic decoration and production techniques, art histories and social narratives. This exhibition is toured by the Dowse Art Museum and supported by Creative New Zealand.
Christmas in the park The Rotary Club of Wanganui North Proudly Presents CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT @ the Virginia Lake Punch Bowl on Sunday 10th December 7pm - 10pm -ably led by Brass Wanganui, Shelley Walls, Community Choirs, Wanganui Male Choir & More FM. There will be face painting available & Santa Claus will make an appearance. Bring your rugs & picnic dinner - Sing along & celebrate Christmas! Supported by Rotary North, ANZ Bank & Summerset.
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