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Marton Players Inc presents
Two NZ one act comedies
Directed by Joan Ford 7.30pm July 14, 15, 16 - 21, 22, 23
Adult $15 - Sen/Students $12 Bookings - 06 327 7343
Shore To Rise
$15,000prize package
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Community Education WanganuiBing Harris & Co. Ltd Building, Taupo Quay, (opp: Community Arts Centre) Wanganui
For further details please contact Community Education 345 4717, or see their website www.wanganuices.org.nz
Enrol NOW Courses start 25th June 2016.
New this term: Beekeeping, Chinese Language & Culture, Conversational English, Drypoint Printmaking, Fabric Taxidermy, Group Singing, Microsoft Excel – Advanced, Pacific Island Cooking
For a full list of future annual events go to: www.awaeventguide.co.nz. See I-Site Wanganui for details on all events.
Puanga Pictures - Film Festival Fri 15 - Sun 17 July A celebration of local, Maori, and New Zealand filmmaking.Contact <[email protected]> for more info or to get involved. Festival of Cultures October
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McDonald’s Mud Muster Sat 15 October 2016 www.mudmuster.co.nz Diwali Cultural Night November UCOL End of Year Exhibitions November www.ucol.ac.nz Mainstreet Christmas Parade November www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Billy Webb Challenge December www.billywebbchallenge.co.nz Christmas Late Night Shopping www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Cemetery Circuit 26 December Annually NZ Masters Games Whanganui 2017 www.nzmg.com Whanganui Summer Programme January 2017 Wanganui Opera Week January 2017 www.wanganuioperaweek.co.nz Vintage Weekend January 2017 www.mainstreet.co.nz NZ Masters Games: Whanganui 3-12 February 2017 http://www.nzmg.com Artists Open Studios March 2017 www.openstudios.co.nz
NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS 29th – 31st March 2017 Whanganui www.schooltrichamps.co.nz M2C Mountains to Sea Race April 2017 Ohakune-Whanganui www.m2c.kiwi.nz FibreArts NZ April 2017 www.fibreartsnz.com/whanganui The Great Bason Fair! Bason Botanic Gardens 2018 www.basonbotanicgardens.org.nz
Cover image courtesy Lino cut prints by Sue at P.S. Lill Gallery, Victoria Court. Check out our gallery listings for opening times.
CES: TERM 3Sat 25 July to 16 Sept Bing Harris & Co. Ltd Building, Taupo Quay, (opp: Community Arts Centre) Wanganui New this term: Beekeeping, Chinese Language & Culture, Conversational English, Drypoint Printmaking, Fabric Taxidermy, Group Singing, Microsoft Excel – Advanced, Pacific Island Cooking 06 345 4717
Photography from Mark Brimblecombe
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Galleries & MuseumsCook’s Gallery: Home of Wanganui Arts Society Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Trafalgar Place, off Ridgway St Phone 06 345 7757 www.wanganuiartsociety.co.nz COSMOPOLITAN GLASS STUDIO Wed – Sat, 10am - 3pm or by appointment 3 Rutland Street Lyndsay Patterson and Katie Brown Ph. (06) 347 1921; [email protected]
Creations Gallery 25A Drews Avenue, Whanganui Open Wed-Sun 10am-3pm Six different artists in a creative environment Phone: 06 348-4229
Edith Gallery Open weekdays if exhibition in situ. Edith Gallery, Whanganui UCOL, Taupo Quay entrance. Glenys Main [email protected] for further particulars
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
Flying Dog Studio Gallery 21 Drews Ave, upstairs. Thurs - Sat 10am - 2pm (hours may vary). Or by appointment PH 027 2557228 www.emmacunningham.co.nz
Ivan Vostinar Gallery and Studio 7 Rangiora St, Castlecliff Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 2pm 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]
MiNZ Shop/Gallery Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm 139 Victoria Avenue Contacts: [email protected] [email protected]
P. S. Lill Artist Gallery Victoria Court, 94 Victoria Avenue Monday – Friday 10.30am – 2.30pm Gallery and Print Studio The artist is at the gallery Thursdays & Fridays Ph 027 739 7234 www.facebook.com/PSLillArtistGallery
Quartz Museum Of Studio Ceramics - Rick Rudd Foundation 8 Bates Street, Whanganui Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm By appointment 06 348 5555 Free Admission www.quartzmuseum.org.nz
Rayner Brothers Gallery 52 Guyton 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
Space Gallery & Studios 64 Taupō Quay Tues – Thurs 10am – 2pm Friday 12 – 4pm. Ph 027 371 8595 www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz
Sue Cooke Gallery & Studio 68A Guyton St. Open 1–5pm Mon–Fri or by appointment www.suecooke.co.nz
TREE: Object/Space/Desire 37 Moutoa Quay Open Sat & Sun, 10am to 2pm Or by appointment Ph: 027 873 3673 www.treeobjectspace.com
Two Sisters Make 55 Ridgway Street Saturdays 10 - 2pm ph 0276533857 twosistersmake.com
Whanganui Arts – At The Centre 19 Taupō Quay, Whanganui. Phone Lidy for bookings: 027 215 1404 EFTPOS and credit card facilities www.whanganuiarts.com
Whanganui Regional Museum Watt Street, Wanganui. Hours: 10am – 4.30pm daily. NOW FREE TO ALL VISITORS www.wrm.org.nz
WHMilbank Gallery 1b Bell Street Open Tues – Sun 11 am–5pm. A call first would ensure we are open, or to make an alternative time to view. Ph: 027 628 6877 [email protected]
Out of town Galleries Jimi & Lisa Walsh Glass & Art Studio Main street, Waverley Open most days 027 684 3641
Yellow Church Gallery SH1, Mangaweka. Resident Artist Richard Aslett. Weekends & most other days 10am–5pm 06 382 5774 / 027 526 6612 www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery
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WE PRINT, TWEET AND FACEBOOK YOUR EVENTS
Contact for all info: Karen Craig, [email protected] 021 1323 939
Director/Owner: Helen Craig, 021 1030 737
Thanks to: Designer Jemma Bates Printer H&A Design & Print
CRAIG WINTON JEWELLERYOpen by appointment. Private lessons and jewellery workshops available. Ph: 021 145 1440 www.craigwintonjewellery.com
FLAMEWORK BEADMAKING WORKSHOPSun 17 July, 10am until midday 13 Toi St Tawhero Wanganui For Beginners. Cost: $95pp Phone 06 3445486 Email: [email protected] www.beadswithflare.co.nz for bookings
SEE WHAT I CAN SEE - DISCOVERING NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY (SARJEANT GALLERY EXHIBITION)
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PuAnGA PiCtuRES FilM FEStivAl Fri 15-17th July, 2016 A celebration of local, Maori and NZ cinema. GREAT MAIDEN’S BLUSH w Q&A
Fri 15 July, 7pm, Festival welcome 7:30pm Opening Feature Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
KIA ORA SHORTS
Sat 16 July, 6:30pm (Koha) Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
LOCAL SHORTS
Sat 16 July, 8pm (Koha) Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
FILMMAKERS’ SESSIONS Sun 17 July Double Farley Learning Space, Level 3, 15 Watt St. 11am: HAUTOA MA 1pm: BAREFOOT CINEMA + Shared lunch with guest filmmakers. Koha
ORPHANS & KINGDOMS w Q&A
Sunday 17th, 7pm Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre Closing Feature Check the website for full programme, tickets, updates, and guest speakers. w: puangapictures.nz e: [email protected] WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY 2016 SEASON 7PM Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum All screenings members only unless otherwise stated. Full schedule and joining info at whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz Contact [email protected]
THE GRANDMASTER Mon 4 July Hong Kong/China, 2013, 108mins, M, Subt.
“Wong Kar-wai applies his impeccable visual style to the martial arts genre with potent results.” - LA Times
MEDIUM COOL
Mon 25 July USA 1969, 110mins, R16 Doco-style fiction set against the tumultuous 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. The “New Hollywood” at its finest.
HERITAGE ALIVE Wed 13 July, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum Join Cr Helen Craig in a follow-up meeting on last Month’s heritage/history meeting. Information collected will be summarised and steps for future action discussed to put our heritage on the map. All welcome and further information 0211030737 or [email protected]
ART FIX ! Thur 14 July, 2pm Upstairs at the i-Site, 31 Taupo Quay.The humorous & intriguing work in Glen Hayward’s exhibition Super ordinary will provide an excellent opportunity for Tom Turner to share ideas to assist with the task of getting beneath the surface of artworks & examining them on your own terms. You are encouraged to bring a pen and pad. Followed by a cup of tea at Mud Ducks
A PROGRAMME TO HIGHLIGHT INEQUALITY IN N.Z. Thurs. 14 July, 7.30p.m. – The facts. Thurs. 21 July, 7.30p.m. –The experience. Thurs. 28 July, 7.30p.m. – The solutions Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional MuseumSponsored by Whanganui Green Party Entry: Koha. Supper provided
SHORE TO RISE N Thu 14 - Sat 16 & Thu 21 - Sat 23 July, 7.30pmMarton Players Theatre, 366 Wellington Road, Marton 2 NZ one-act comedies: “Oh Kaikoura!” by Barry Grant; “Celestial Pursuits” by Bronwyn Elsmore Directed by Joan Ford, award winning theatre exponent and former Theatre NZ President.For more info: [email protected]
COUNCILLOR AT THE MARKET Sat 16 July, 9am to 1pm RiverTraders Market Meet Cr Helen Craig to discuss your issues and ideas for the [email protected],
REVEALED: [ CURATOR’S TALK Sat 23 July, 11.00am Sarjeant Gallery Join Jennifer Taylor Moore our Curator of Collections as she gives a guided tour through our wonderful new collection-based exhibition REVEALED, which highlights some of the discoveries made during our recent move.
NEW ZEALAND STRING QUARTET - HEARTLAND CLASSICS Sunday 31 July, 3pmWhanganui War Memorial Centre Works by Haydn, Schubert, Dvorak and Kiwi composer Gareth Farr’s Te Tai-O-Rehua. Tickets from $5-$40. www.ticketek.co.nz or 0800 TICKETEK www.nzsq.org.nz
SUNDAY GRAND JAM Sun 31 July, 6.30pm The Grand Irish Pub, St Hill Street Free. Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities & styles of music. Last Sunday of every month.www.facebook.com SundayGrandJam
SING 25 – A CELEBRATION OF SONG Sat 13 Aug, 2pm Central Baptist, Wicksteed St, Wanganui Guest Artists: Shannon Atkin; Ukulele Orchestra Followed by afternoon tea. Tickets available early July From Royal Wanganui Opera House
July 2016
SPACE StudiO & GAllERy CUSH: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Sat 2 July; 5.30pm Opening To Fri 8 July. Come along and buy yourself a present.
PATTERN RECOGNITION Sat 9 July, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 15 July Katherine Claypole. A series of intricate paintings exploring the patterns of Crown Lynn.
OTHER GHOSTS
Sat 16 July; 5.30pm Opening To Fri 22 July Ceramic work by Craig Williams. Animation by Mark Antony Smith. THE PLIGHT OF THE INNOCENT Sat 23 July, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 5 Aug Anthony Davies - 36 Lithographs of current events
See gallery listing for address and opening times www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz WHAnGAnui ARtS @ tHE CEntRE POTTERS SOCIETY
Fri 8 to Sat 16 July Showcasing members best creations and guest potter Bruce Walford from Palmerston North
See gallery listing for address and opening times RAynER BROtHERS GAllERy ROCK SHOW Fri 8 July, 5.30pm Opening Ceramics by Peter Lange, paintings by Mike Marsh
See gallery listing for address and opening times ARtS SOCiEty ART HOUSE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S EXHIBIITION Mon 11 to Sun 31 July; 10am-3pm Sat; 1-3pm Mon-Sun Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place Wide variety of work in various media by children aged 5yrs to 18 yrs. SARJEAnt GAllERy tE WHARE O REHuA WHAnGAnui STILL WATER GOES STAGNANT To 31 July New video work by artists Kate Woods and Brydee Rood alongside the New Zealand debut of Indonesian collective Tromarama.
SEE WHAT I CAN SEE - DISCOVERING NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY To 11 Sep Images from the 2015 book See what I can see: New Zealand Photography for the young and curious written by Gregory O’Brien alongside examples from the Gallery’s photographic collection.
REVEALED To 18 Sep An exhibition highlighting artworks and stories unravelled during the Gallery’s recent move to temporary premises.
See gallery listing for address and opening times
COntinuinG EXHiBitiOnS SPECTRICITY To Fri 1 July, 9-5 Atrium, Whanganui UCOL Certificate in Computer Graphic Design Showcase WELCOME HOME JULIE GREIG To Fri 8 July; 9am Fine Arts Whanganui An exhibition of selected works by Julie Greig. The exhibition coincides with a visit to https://www.facebook.com/fineartswhanganui/ WHMilBAnK GAllERy SEVERAL POPULAR 20TH CENTURY WHANGANUI ARTISTS Sat 9 to Sun 24 July Front Gallery Laurance MAJOR, Jack HAMMOND, Violet WHITEMAN & Barbara McPHAIL
BERRY STREET [RE- SCALED WORKS FROM 1978] To October Trusttum Showroom Trusttum paintings from 1978
See gallery listing for address and opening times
yEllOW HOuSE CAFE LANDSCAPES FROM ABOVE To Sun 31 July Open 8-4pm Yellow House Café, corner of Dublin and Pitt St A series of digital paintings by Pauline Neilson as seen from the skies above the NZ landscape. QuAy GAllERy GLEN HAYWARD: SUPER ORDINARY To 4 September at 31 Taupo Quay New and selected wood carvings by Glen Hayward, who was artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage in late 2014. See gallery listing for address and opening times
WHAnGAnui REGiOnAl MuSEuM
BILLY CONNELL’S WAR – WHANGANUI IN WORLD WAR 1 To September 2016 This is a local story about a local lad, using a collection of photographs taken by Christopher William (Billy) Connell while on active service overseas.
See gallery listing for address and opening times
WRM July lECtuRE SERiES And dRAWinG EvEninGS Check out our website and/or Facebook for more information!
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WANGANUI AMATEUR DANCESPORT CLUB Sun 3 July, 7.15pm St Andrews Hall, Bell Street First Sunday of the month, every month! $3.00/$5.00/Supper provided Contact: Mollie 347 2705
CALVINO TRIO
Wed 6 July, 7.30pm Prince Edward Auditorium International award winning piano trio plays Beethoven, Schumann and Kurtag. Not to be missed. Adults $35, Seniors $28, students $5 www.chambermusic.co.nz
MID-YEAR WINTER % RACEDAY Thurs 7 July 2016 Wanganui Jockey Club, 19A Purnell StRacing from approx 12.30 – 4pm FREE entry & parking www.wjc.co.nz
THE BFG N
Thurs 7 July; 5.30pm Embassy 3 Cinema A special screening of the Roald Dahl classic The BFG as a River City Rollers fundraiser. To get tickets message direct via the River City Rollers Facebook Page, call into Embassy 3 Cinemas box office or contact any of the River City Rollers Crew directly.
BOOKS & BREW Sat 9 July, 3pm The Old Library Bar of the Cosmopolitan Club Join us as Jules Van Cruysen, author of “Brewed: A guide to craft beer in New Zealand”, talks about the rise of craft beer in New Zealand, plus the winners of the Whanganui Homebrew Competition are announced. Whanganui Literary Society Tickets from Alexander on Ridgway or Gonville Cafe Libraries. Tickets: $10 or $8 for SOBA members and Friends of the Literary Festival. Limited door sales available.
AOTEAROA NOUVEAU Sun 10 July, 11am The Red Lion Hear author and wine connoisseur Jules Van Cruysen speak about his upcoming book Aotearoa Nouveau: Postmodern New Zealand Wine - a celebration of New Zealand’s most exciting, cutting edge wine producers. Whanganui Literary Society Tickets from Alexander on Ridgeway or Gonville Cafe Libraries Tickets are $10 or $8 for Friends of the Literary Festival. Limited door sales available.
JULY GREEN DRINKS Tues 12 July, 5:30pm Delicious Cafe & Wine Bar, 132 Victoria Ave, Whanganui July’s guest speaker Annette Main will reflect on her two terms as Mayor of Whanganui. Global social-networking event for sustainably-minded folk, businesses & orgs, with guest speakers. Second Tues each month. Free entry, all welcome. greendrinks.org/--/whanganui
EvEntSHISTORIC RIVERBOAT WAIRUASailings by arrangement. Minimum booking 6 adults Departs Hatricks Wharf Taupo Quay. For further Info & Bookings phone 0800 924 782 or visit www.whanganuiriverboat.co.nz
CEROC DANCING Fridays 7.00pm Class; 8pm Freestyle W. Rock and Roll Club Hall, 74A Victoria Ave (behind America Nails / Warehouse Stationery carpark via Drews Ave) Come learn to dance CEROC the easy fun way. Doors open 6.30pm. $10 adult casual/$8 Students/goldcard; Concessions available Contact: Liz Frith: 02102054038/345 7401/[email protected]
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.
THE RIVER TRADERS Saturdays 9am-1pm Whanganui’s Market By The River
CASTLECLIFFE BEACH MARKET Sundays, 12pm - 4pm Grass domain near the Duncan Pavillion in Rangiora Street, Castlecliff. Enjoy the beachside ambience of this local market including food and unique merchandise. Plenty of room for children to play and ample parking.
WANGANUI AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER Sundays 2-4:30pm Wanganui Airport Aviation and WWI displays; viewing of aircraft from cab. Free Admission
WANGANUI CITY GUIDED WALKING TOURS Depart from i-Site Contact: 349 3258 Cost $5 per person
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS CLUB Fri 1 July, 7pm Savage Club Hall Jumping July with guests Hottie (Kapiti) plus fabulous local sign on`s. Doors open at7pm $10/$5 members - Only $20 to join. NB no BYO after 9pm, get down early.
WHANGANUI FOOD SHOW Sat Jul 2nd @ 10:00 am - Sun Jul 3rd @ 3:00 pm Whanganui UCOL
ECLECTIC PIANO Sat 2 Jul, 4pm Concert Chamber War Memorial Centre Piano recital by LIAM WOODING. Boulez, Beethoven , Liszt and NZ Composers $20 adults $15 seniors, Music Society members $10. Children free
WANGANUI MALE CHOIR: NUMBERS I LOVE Sun 3 July; 2.00pm Central Baptist Church, 285 Wicksteed St With guest artists: Taranaki Male Choir, Trio Gitanes and Elena Morgan
