E V E N T G U I D E

WHANGANU I

MAY 2017

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Galleries & MuseumsArticleLevel 1, Original Chronicle Building. Corner Rutland and Drews AvenueHours: Sat 9-3/ Sun 10-2 Or open by appointment 0277522472

AWA ART HUB GLASS-ENAMEL GALLERY & SCULPTURE COURTYARDHeina Petzold & Eva Busch1 Gloucester Street,near Dublin BridgeSun & Tue to Fri 10am to 5pm.Phone 0226282103

Craig Winton JewelleryOpen by appointment. Come and see my latest creations or commission a hand-made piece of jewellery. Also offering jewellery workshops. Ph 021 145 1440www.craigwinton.com

Edith GalleryOpen weekdays if exhibition in situ. Edith Gallery, Whanganui UCOL, Taupo Quay entrance. Glenys Main g.main@ucol.ac.nz for further particulars

EXPRESSIONS: ART GALLERY/STUDIO WORKSHOP“Where ideas become reality.”Wed-Saturday 11am-3pm, 56 Guyton StreetA small collective where items are artistic in presentation, functional in use, and often 3-dimensional in form. Emerging local artists are welcome and may also exhibit as ‘artist of the month.’ A uniquely original, working studio with a refreshing approach to art. Contact: Steve: 0214-26731

Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery17 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 Gallery21 Drews Ave, upstairs.Thurs - Sat 10am - 2pm (hours may vary). Or by appointmentPH 027 2557228www.emmacunningham.co.nz

Ivan Vostinar Gallery and Studio7 Rangiora St, CastlecliffTuesday – Saturday, 10am – 2pmOther times by appointmentPh: 06 927 6828 / 021 256 9236www.vostinar.com

Leftbank Art Supplies19 Taupō QuayMon – Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat 10am to 1pmPh 06 345 0949leftbankartsupplies@gmail.com

LOUISE HERDMAN MOSAIC50 Guyton StreetOpen Wed - Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10-4pmAnd by appointmentMosaic workshops availableNow selling mosaic tiles and bases.027 375 4715 / www.mosaicpictures.co.nz

MacARTney Gallery57 Victoria Avenue, WhanganuiWeds - Sat 11 am -2pmPH 0276844215www.facebook.com/marionmacArt

MiNZ Shop/GalleryOpen 7 daysMon-Fri 10am - 4 pmSat Sun 10am - 2 pm139 Victoria Avenue Contacts: green.gables206@xtra.co.nz sandra.helen@xtra.co.nz

OUTRAGEOUSGallery, Gifts, Garden Art112 Carlton Avenue (Opp. School)Open Thursday to Sunday 10 - 4Watch a Potter at workSee a range of local art & craftPhone 06 3477970

Quartz, Museum Of Studio Ceramics - Rick Rudd Foundation8 Bates Street, WhanganuiTues-Sun 10.30am-4pmBy appointment 06 348 5555Free Admission www.quartzmuseum.org.nz

Renata’s Art & Framing17 Taupō Quay.Mon 12.00pm – 4.00pm,Tue – Fri 10am – 5.00pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pmPh: 06 348 4463www.artandframing.co.nz

Sarjeant GalleryTe Whare o Rehua WhanganuiSarjeant on the Quay38 Taupo QuayMon - Sun, 10.30am - 4.30pmAlso upstairs in the i-site, Wanganui Visitor’s Centre, 31 Taupo QuayWeekdays 8.30am - 5pm, Sat/Sun 9am-3pmwww.sarjeant.org.nz

Space Gallery & Studios64 Taupō QuayTues – Thurs 9am-1pm Friday 12-4pmSat 9am-1pmPh 027 371 8595www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz

Wanganui Arts Society Cook’s Gallery Trafalgar Place, WanganuiOpening: Monday & Tuesday 10am - Noon; Saturdays 10am-3pm.

Whanganui Regional Museum62 Ridgway Street Mon-Sat 10am – 4.30pmNOW FREE TO ALL VISITORSwww.wrm.org.nz

Out of Town Galleries

FEILDING AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY104 Manchester Street, FeildingOpen: Mon-Fri: 10am to 4pmSat: 10am to 2pm; Sun: 1pm – 3pmwww.fadas.co.nz / 06 323 2323

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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 Games5-9 August

Winter Wonderfest19 Aug- 2 Sept 2017

NZ General Election23 Sept 2017

Whanganui Literary Festival 2017Sat 30 SeptFri 6 Oct – AuthorsSat 7 & 8 Oct - Celebrations

Festival of CulturesOctober 2017www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz

McDonald’s Mud MusterOctober 2017www.mudmuster.co.nz

Diwali Cultural NightNovember

UCOL End of Year ExhibitionsNovemberwww.ucolac.nz

Mainstreet Christmas Parade www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz

Billy Webb ChallengeDecember 2017www.billywebbchallenge.co.nz

Christmas Late Night Shoppingwww.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz

Cemetery Circuit26 December Annually

Whanganui Summer ProgrammeJanuary 2018

Wanganui Opera WeekJanuary 2018www.wanganuioperaweek.co.nz

Vintage WeekendJanuary 2018www.mainstreet.co.nz

The Great Bason Fair &Shakespeare-in-the-Park Whanganui Bason Botanic GardensFebruary 2018www.basonbotanicgardens.org.nzwww shakespeareintheparkwhanganui.com

La FiestaFeb/March 2018https://www.facebook.com/LaFiestaNZ/

New Zealand School Triathlon ChampionshipsMarch 2018www.schooltrichamps.co.nz

ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOSApril 2018 www.openstudios.co.nz

M2C Mountains to Sea RaceApril 2018Ohakune-Whanganuiwww.m2c.kiwi.nz

FibreArts NZApril 2018www.fibreartsnz.com/whanganui

NZ Masters GamesFebruary 2019www.nzmg.com

presents the “Working in new ways” series at Confluence

9 May 5:30pmGuerrilla Business

Efficiency Workshop

11 May 5:30pmCollaboration

discussion panel

23 May 5:30pmBuilding business

with Lego workshop

Tickets and information www.confluence.kiwi or (06) 2813474

Heritage River Cruise operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy a meal at Cafe’4Forty4 at Upokongaro.

Bookings on 0800 WAIRUA or visit the Whanganui i-Site

Sam MordeyDirectorKiwi Vintage Tourism0800 WAIRUA

info@whanganuiriverboat.co.nz www.whanganuiriverboat.co.nz

MOTOR VESSEL WAIRUAHeritage River Cruises and Personalised Charters

WHANGANUI ARTS FORUM FACEBOOK PAGEThis is where you will fi nd:

Meeting Notes for the last Arts Forum (12 April)Links to enable you to submit to the annual plan

The next Arts Forum dates:Wed 12 July 5.30-7.30pmWed 11 Oct 5.30-7.30pm

Venue: Concert Chamber, War Memorial CentreAnd much other information of interest to anyone

involved in the Arts in Whanganui!

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OUT OF TOWN10TH MANAWATU ART EXPO – CALLING ALL ARTISTS!Wed 31 May REGISTRATIONS CLOSEShowing 14, 15, 16 July 2017Palmerston North Convention CentreRegistration enquiries to: Ro Clarkeemail: raclarke@xtra.co.nzfadas.co.nz

TARANAKI ARTS TRAILSat 10 & Sun 11 JuneSee ad for more details!www.taranakiartstrail.co.nz

OPPORTUNITIESJUST US GIRLS June Events for the Cancer Societywww.justusgirls.org.nzWant to spread the word about your event? $10 will give you a date-order listing in June’s AWA Event Guide! Contact us by 20th May for your June event.www.awaeventguide.co.nz

WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY 2017Mondays 7pm, March - NovemberDavis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum

Whanganui’s #1 alternative for classic & contemporary art cinema.See the full 2017 programme at whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz.All screenings open to members only unless stated otherwise; join at the venue from 6:30pm or online. See the website for membership options and more info, or contact whanganuifilmsociety@gmail.com.

POOR COW

Mon 1 MayKen Loach, UK, 1967, 101mins, MNewly restored debut feature from Ken Loach (I, Daniel Blake) stars Carol White as a downtrodden wife and mother who finds a new lease of life when her husband is jailed.

“A time-capsule character study of great warmth and compassion.” – Time Out

SEMBÈNE!

Mon 8 MayUSA/Senegal, 2015, 89mins, PG, SubtitlesThis documentary follows the life and career of Ousmane Sembène, from high school dropout and dockworker to world-renowned novelist and the godfather of African cinema.“Endlessly fascinating… enormously moving.”

– New York Magazine

YOU, THE LIVING (DU LEVANDE)Mon 15 MayRoy Andersson, Sweden, 2007, 95mins, M, SubtitlesThis surrealistic series of tenuously linked sketches is set in a gloomy Scandinavian city blighted by loneliness.  “A very funny film – though in the darkest way possible.” – The Guardian

THE HITCH-HIKER

Mon 22 MayUSA, 1953, 71mins, M This early film from pioneering director Ida Lupino is a ruthlessly compact noir. Two fishing buddies pick up a hitchhiker on their way to Baja, with homicidal results.

“Tough, taut, and entirely without macho-glorification.” – Time Out

EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT (EL ABRAZO DE LA SERPIENTE)

Mon 29 MayColombia/Venezuela/Argentina, 2015, 125mins, M, SubtitlesThis breathtaking festival favourite from South America delves deep into the mysteries of the Amazon.

“A visually mesmerizing exploration of man, nature and the destructive powers of colonialism.” – Hollywood Reporter

MAY 2017

For details on opening hours and locations, please see our Gallery listings.

MOTHERS’ DAY EXHIBITIONWanganui Arts Society, Cook’s GalleryMon 1 – Wed 31 May

WILLIAM BENNET & TIM LARKIN

Sat 6 May, 5.30pm OpeningTo 19 MaySpace Studio & GalleryDark works, hung low….is as much about the darkness above a lamp as the illumination below, similarly, as much about the individual being lost in time and their figure re-found in paint.

THE TRUTHFri 19 May, 5.30pm OpeningFine Arts WhanganuiAn exhibition by Pauline Allomes. This exhibition brings her environmental concerns to the viewer through thought-provoking images.

CONTEMPLATING THE CLASSICALSat 20 May, 5.30pm OpeningTo 2nd JuneSpace Studio & GalleryMichael Haggie imagining that the classical world visits the contemporary and the relationships that occur.

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS:WE’RE TURNING 5!To Fri 5 MaySpace Studio & GallerySpace Studio & Gallery is turning 5! Celebrate this exciting milestone with us. Exhibiting works from Sarah’s private collection alongside a new piece/response from each artist.

BALANCE – CHRISTINE CATHIETo Wed 31 MayNZ Glassworks

MY FAVOURITE THINGS To Wed 31 MayYellow House Café, crnr of Pitt & Dublin StreetsPauline Neilson’s personal choice of some of her favourite images by 2015 NZ photographer of the year Tracey Scott, featuring images previously un-shown. .

RAYNER BROTHERS ‘POP-UP’ GALLERYThrough JuneQuartz Museum of Studio CeramicsPrior to the re-opening of Rayner Brothers Gallery at a new location later in the year, Mark Rayner and Paul Rayner show a selection of their ceramic works in this ‘Pop-up’ exhibition.

SARJEANT GALLERY TE WHARE O REHUA WHANGANUI

2017 BELTON, SMITH & ASSOCIATES LTD WHANGANUI ARTS REVIEWTo 14 MayA showcase of the dynamic and diverse array of art being produced in the Whanganui region

EUAN MCLEOD: PAINTING THE PAINTERSat 20 May to 6 August A touring survey exhibition spanning thirty years of artistic practice.

IT SHOWS REALLY, A RATHER BEAUTIFUL SPIRITTo 21 May Recent artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage, sound artist and composer, Susan Frykberg responds to the life and works of artist Edith Collier. The exhibition features artworks by Collier in the context of an immersive soundand film scape created by Frykberg in collaboration with video artist, Brit Bunkley.

FUNCTION & FANCY: To 21 May31 and 38 Taupo Quay Decorative arts from the Sarjeant Gallery collection and beyond Items from two local historic homesteads alongside the Gallery’s collection of decorative arts including ceramics, silverware, glassware and furniture.

MOTOR VESSEL WAIRUA Tue-Fri depart 11am and 1.30pmHeritage River Cruises and Personalised ChartersReturn Prices: Adults $38; Children $12; Under-5 free. One-way travel must be booked before 10am on the day of travel. Bookings: 0800 Wairua or Whanganui i-Site.

WANGANUI GREYHOUND RACINGWednesdays from noonFriday nights from 4.30pmHatrick RacewayFree entry, bar, TAB and restaurant on site. www.wanganuigreyhounds.co.nz

CEROC DANCING Fridays 6.30pm Beginners Class; 7.45pm BeginnerPlus82-93 Peat Street (Cnr Peat St and Pitt StCome learn to dance CEROC the easy fun way. Doors open 6.00pm. $10/$8/ConcessionsContact: Liz Frith: 02102054038/3457401/lizfrith01@gmail.com

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

WHANGANUI RIVER MARKET Saturdays 9am-1pmWhanganui’s Market By The River

CASTLECLIFF BEACH MARKET Sundays, 12pm - 4pm

BASSOON & ORGAN RECITAL Mon 1 May, 7.00pmWanganui Collegiate School Chapel‘A Unique Combination’ Leni Mackle (bassoon), David Dobson (organ). Entry by Koha (minimum suggested $10)

WHANGANUI MUSICIANS CLUB Fri 5 May, 7:00pm Doors Open65 Drews Ave$10/$5 Mem. NB: All subs due - $20 for the year.

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BUILDING BUSINESS WITH LEGO WORKSHOP Tue 23 May, 5.30pmConfluence, 15 Watt StreetDouble Farley presents the

“Working In New Ways” series www.confluence.kiwi or 06 281 3474See ad for more details!

CHAPTER & VERSE Sat 27 May, 7:30pm Space Gallery & Studios, 64 Taupo QuayTel (akaTerry Sarten) singer/songwriter performing songs and reading his satirical columns. Door sales $10 www.telsarten.com/

LA BELLE EPOQUE (THE BEAUTIFUL AGE) Sun 28 May, 4.30pm to 5.15pmConcert Chamber, War Memorial HallDeborah Wai Kapohe (Soprano) and Bruce Greenfield (Piano) French Melodie, including songs by Bizet, Ravel and Satie.This is part of a series of performances under the banner of Musicians for the Sarjeant, a fundraising group for the Gallery’s redevelopment programme

SUNDAY GRAND JAM Sun 28 May, 6.30pmThe Grand Irish Pub, St Hill StreetFree. Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities & styles of music. Last Sunday of every month.www.facebook.com SundayGrandJam

WONDER WOMAN – THE PREMIERE! Thursday 1 June, 7:30pm Embassy 3 Cinema Be the first in Whanganui to view the all new Wonder Woman movie at this evening premiere. Complementary refreshments from 7pm. PG13. Tickets $20 from Royal Wanganui Opera House.

AMDRAM PRESENTS: MOTELMon 8 to Wed 17 JuneTickets: Royal Wanganui Opera HouseSee ad for more details!

FROM PHANTOM TO LES MIS Thur 15 June, 11amWar Memorial Hall Concert Chamber, Watt Street,Operatunity’s Daytime Concert Series in WhanganuiTicks: $34 inc lunch, discounts available for groups To book call toll free: 0508 266 237 or www.operatunity.co.nz

THE POHUTUKAWA TREEFri 5, Sat 6 May, 7.30pmSun 7 May, 2pmThu 11, Fri 12, Sat 13 May, 7.30pmTicks: Royal Wanganui OperahouseSee ad for more details!

SPINNING DEMONSTRATIONSun 7 May, 10am to 4pmOutrageous GalleryCome and see Debbie in action at her spinning wheel. Wool fibre to finished.items all on display and for sale. Free entry.

WANGANUI AMATEUR DANCESPORT CLUB Sun 7 May, 7.15pmFirst Sunday of every monthSt Andrews Hall, Bell Street$3.00/$5.00/Supper provided Contact: Mollie 347 2705 or Graeme 027 434 1823

WHANGANUI JAZZ CLUB Sun 7 May: Jhan Lindsay Quintet First Sunday of every monthDoors open: 5:30pm (Bar/Restaurant)Music: 6:30pm-8:30pm$10 mem/$20 non

GUERILLA BUSINESS EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP Tue 9 May, 5.30pmConfluence, 15 Watt StreetDouble Farley presents the

“Working In New Ways” serieswww.confluence.kiwi or 06 281 3474See ad for more details!

ART FIX Thurs 11 May, 2pmSarjeant On The QuayJoin Assistant Curator Jessica Kidd who will be looking at a number of items from the Gallery’s permanent collection.

COLLABORATION DISCUSSION PANEL Thu 11 May, 5.30pmConfluence, 15 Watt StreetDouble Farley presents the

“Working In New Ways” serieswww.confluence.kiwi or 06 281 3474See ad for more details!

RIVER CITY BIG BAND Sun 21 May, 4.30pm This 19-piece ‘Big Band’ with full sections of trumpet, trombone, saxophone and rhythm includes three vocalists, and will present a varied programme of swing, jazz, rock, blues and latin styles to appeal to all tastes. Tickets $12.00, Gallery Friends & Stars $10; purchase from Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 06 349 0506. This is part of a series of performances under the banner of Musicians for the Sarjeant, a fundraising group for the Gallery’s redevelopment programme

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