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Amdram’s July Royal Wanganui Opera House production Wed 15 Jan, 7:30pm, held at Amdram, Guyton Street Auditions 25th and 26th January at the Royal Opera House WWW.AMDRAM.ORG.NZ
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“La Chasse” Sonata No. 18 in E Flat, Op. 31 No. 3 Sonata No. 30 in E, Op. 109
Tickets are available from the Royal Wanganui Opera House: Adults: $35 Seniors: $30 School Students: $10 Chamber Music Wanganui subscribers and Friends of the Opera House: $27
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WANGANUI HIGH SCHOOL
A Whanganui Christmas Musical Offering Sunday 8 December, 5pm Sarjeant Gallery Celebrating Christmas and the Whanganui region, starring Deborah Wai Kapohe (voice) and Sam Baker, (Organ and Piano). Sam has composed 3 New Zealand Songs which are musical settings of J.K. Baxter’s poetry for soprano and piano. Refreshments served. $10 – $15. Tickets Sarjeant Gallery
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NEW E XH IBITIONS Another Man's Treasure Fri 29 Nov to 11 Dec Open Mon – Sat noon til 5pm. Late night opening Thurs 5 December noon till 9pm Gallery on Guyton Trash to Treasure. An exhibition by Leonie and friends. Taking discarded and unloved items and seeing the potential. All treasures for sale. Come for a glass of wine.
Small Works Christmas Show Fri 29 Nov to 16th Dec Open Mon – Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat 10am–3pm, Sun 1–4pm Community Arts Gallery Over 65 artists exhibiting small works for the annual LeftBank Art Supplies Christmas Show. All work is for sale. A chance to buy something small and beautiful for Christmas.
Seasoned: Contemporary salt prints Fri 6 Dec to 24 Jan 2014 Open: 11am–3pm McNamara Gallery Photography Dan Estabrook [USA], Ben Cauchi, Wayne Barrar
Gifted Fri 13 Dec, Opening 5.30pm to 24 Dec. 62 Guyton St Locally made, home made, stuff for Christmas from some of our most talented artists.
Venus Envy
SNAPSHOT: New Zealand Glass 2013 To 20 Jan, QUAY GALLERY A selected exhibition showcasing the work of artists working in glass from around the country.
Sarjeant Gallery KERMADEC Lines in the Ocean To 8 Jan New work by nine artists from the South Pacific, inspired by a unique expedition along the Kermadec Trench undertaken as part of a project of the Global Ocean Legacy programme of the Pew Environment Group.
JOAN GREHAN To 2 Mar A small tribute exhibition of paintings by the late Whanganui artist Joan Grehan, 1920–2007
ADRIAN JACKMAN: MINIMAL WAVE To 2 Mar Auckland based painter Adrian Jackman was artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage from March to May 2012. Abstract paintings inspired by a local palette of colours drawn from the natural and built environment in Wanganui.
THE FINE ART OF GIVING To 2 Mar Two wonderful pieces of late 18th Century Italian Furniture known as the Medici Secretaire and Bureau Bookcase and Lord Leverhulme’s gift of William Richmond’s A Greek Water Carrier in Egypt.
Fri 13 Dec to January 2014, opens 5.30pm Rayner Brothers Gallery 30 plus artists feature in this group show, with all works based on, or inspired by, the Venus de Milo. www.raynerbrothers.com
Whanganui Regional Museum
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YOUR TREASURES
Sat 14–20 Dec, Opening 5.30pm Space Studio & Gallery Optiv101 Artists: Brett Leurink & Eli Lamont www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz
To Mar 2014 Your Treasures is a new exhibition that highlights some of the Whanganui Regional Museum’s new acquisitions received in 2012.
WHMIlbank Gallery
LIVING OCEANS
Sat 14 Dec–26 Jan Front Gallery GEMS – Christmas selections from WHM stock
To Mar 2014 Living Oceans is an exhibition of sea creatures that uses curriculum-based education programmes and public programmes to promote ocean conservation and health.
3 Artists PoPuP 17 – 24 Dec, 10am–4pm Whanganui Arts @ the Community Arts Centre Works by Cath Watson, Campbell Wylie, Russell Brown. Glass, print & more.
House of Bones Sat 14 Dec, 3pm The Whanganui Regional Museum is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibition, House of Bones.
MINKISI To April 2014 Art & Belief in West and Central Africa. Dramatic and provocative statues and masks owned by Whanganui collector Desmond Bovey.
O NG OIN G E XH IBITIONS EVENTS No Ordinary Mug To Sat 7 Dec Rayner Brothers Gallery An exhibition featuring new ceramic works by Rick Rudd.
Vanessa Edwards & Friends To 13 Dec Space Studios & Gallery A group show of local artists
WHMilbank Gallery To 12 Dec Joan GREHAN To 10 April 2014 Compass + Points Dennis K Turner – Portfolio of 1992 Pacific Motif To 26 Jan 2014 21st Century Trusttum Paintings
THE RIVER TRADERS, WHANGANUI'S MARKET BY THE RIVER Saturdays 9am–1pm | Market Place. Including the Whanganui Farmers Market with local food producers alongside the best of local enterprise. Art, craft, books, jewellery, come for breakfast, stay for lunch.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 29 Nov to 7 Dec 7.30pm evenings (No show Mon 2nd Dec) 2pm matinee on Sunday 1st Dec Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway Street. Rediscover the magic of this classic Christmas story in this new stage adaptation. Tickets from Royal Wanganui Opera House, 349 0511 www.wanganuirepertorytheatre.co.nz
MUKA YOUTH PRINTS Sun 1 Dec, 10.30am–4.30pm Sarjeant Gallery, Queen’s Park Sale of 40 original lithographs by 20 prominent artists – sale to youth only – start your collection now. WANGANUI JAZZ CLUB
Damn Raucous Brass Sun 1 Dec, 6:30 pm RSA Club
PATRICK RICHARDSON & SAM BAKER Sun 1 Dec, 3pm Sarjeant Gallery Dazzling Romantic and 20th Century works for clarinet and piano by composers Brahms, Debussy and Gerald Finzi. Gallery Members $5, non-members $7.50. Tickets Sarjeant Gallery. Sarjeant fundraiser.
WHANGANUI GREEN DRINKS
Tues 3 Dec, 5.30pm Delicious Cafe & Wine Bar, 132 Victoria Ave Now in Whanganui! The global social networking event for sustainablyminded people, businesses & orgs. All welcome. www.greendrinks.org/--/Whanganui
GREYHOUND RACING Wed 4 Dec and Fri 6 Dec (and ongoing) Hatrick Raceway, 216 Guyton Street www.wanganuionline.com
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS CLUB
Fri 6 Dec, 7pm till late Savage Club Hall, 65 Drews Ave. “Blue Yule” with special guest Billy TK Junior and Band. $10 / $5 members. www.wanganuimusiciansclub.co.nz
ACOUSTIC CLUB
Fri 13 Dec, 7pm Jolt Café 2nd Friday of every month. Enjoy great coffee and great music.
WRITE FOR RIGHTS
Sat 7 Dec, All Day Majestic Square Your Words Can Help Save Lives www.amnesty.org.nz/write4rights
Carols By Candlelight
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it includes the Pathetique as well as 3 other favourite sonatas. $10–$35. Tickets Opera House.
OP P ORTUNTIES
THE ROYAL CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW
Thur 12 Dec, 11am–1pm War Memorial Hall, Wanganui www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS CLUB
Sat 13 Dec, 7pm till late Savage Club Hall, 65 Drews Ave. Swamp Thing – Special concert. $10 / $15 www.wanganuimusiciansclub.co.nz
RAKU FIRING
Sat 14 Dec, 9am–1pm Wanganui Potters, 19 Taupo Quay Come on in and enjoy the fun! Minimal cost.
SANTA AT THE MUSEUM
Mon 16 to Mon 23 Dec, 3–4.30pm Whanganui Regional Museum This year Santa is at the Museum. Bring the children down to see Old Saint Nicholas. For $2 children will receive a small present and you can take as many photos as you like.
WHANGANUI HISTORY SERIES
Mon 16 Dec, 7pm Whanganui Regional Museum This month the Whanganui History Series looks at the festivals and celebrations that have taken place in Whanganui over the last 170 years.
CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Thur 19 Dec – 5pm–9pm Whanganui CBD Live entertainment and free photos with Santa!
AFTER HOURS MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Fri 20 Dec, 7pm Whanganui Regional Museum This month it is acoustic night at the Whanganui Regional Museum. Come down and join us for a great night of music and entertainment.
FATHER CHRISTMAS ON THE STEAM BOAT
Sun 8 Dec | 7.30–9.30pm Virginia Lake Punch Bowl. Bring a picnic; alcohol-free.
PETER PAN & FRIENDS 7 & 8 Dec, 2pm Prince Edward Auditorium Wanganui Ballet & Dance Academy YMCA CAR BOOT SALE 8 Dec YMCA Community Centre 125 Grey Street Book your park: 349 0197
A WHANGANUI CHRISTMAS MUSICAL OFFERING Sun 8 Dec, 5pm Sarjeant Gallery Celebrating Christmas and the Whanganui region, starring Deborah Wai Kapohe (voice) and Sam Baker, (Organ and Piano). Sam has composed 3 New Zealand Songs which are musical settings of James K Baxter’s poetry for soprano and piano. Refreshments served. $10–$15. Tickets Sarjeant Gallery
MICHAEL HOUSTOUN PLAYS BEETHOVEN Thur 12 Dec, 7.30pm Royal Wanganui Opera House The programme comes from his recent Beethoven reCYCLE series, and
Sun 22 Dec, 1pm The Riverboat Centre Father Christmas on the Paddle Steamer. How will he get here? Where is he? Come and help us find him! See website for pricing details. www.riverboats.co.nz
RIVERCITY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sun 22 Dec, 2–6pm Taupo Quay River Bank Stock up for the Summer break with fresh locally grown produce, grab your last minute Christmas pressies and tap your feet to the on-stage bands. facebook.com/ rivercitychristmasmarket
CEMETERY CIRCUIT 26 Dec 2013 Get up close to the action at New Zealand’s legendary street circuit, a must on any motorcycle racing calendar. JET SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Theatre / Entertainment
Gallery on Guyton 62 Guyton Street Wonderful gallery exhibition space available for 2014 exhibitions. Phone Rena 027 310 2055, Email:
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AMDRAM - July 2014 Young Frankenstein Pre-Audition @ Amdram, Guyton St Wed 15 Jan, 7.30pm Auditions @ Opera House 25–26 Jan 2014 A Royal Wanganui Opera House Production
OUT OF TOW N Arts in the Park Sat 7 Dec, 10am-4pm King Edward Park, High St, Hawera Taranaki’s premier outdoor arts and crafts festival. Local musicians, pony rides, stalls and more. Info: 0800 111 323
Marton Arts Christmas Village Sun 8 Dec, 10am to 4pm Marton Arts and Crafts, Corner Signal and Grey Streets, Marton Capture your Christmas Spirit and shop for specially created hand made, locally made Christmas presents. www.martonartsandcrafts.co.nz
Future Major Events Wanganui Opera Week 6–19 January 2014 Tickets: Royal Wanganui Opera House Wanganui Cricket Festival 3–25 January 2014 Vintage Weekend 18–20 January 2014 Whanganui Summer Programme January Artists Open Studios Whanganui March 22–23 & 29–30 2014 Jet Sprint Championships Round 5 – 5 April 2014 M2C (Mountains to Sea) Multisport Event 4–6 April 2014 Pu ˉ anga Whanganui Matariki Festival June 2014 Underground Youth Fashion August 2014. Festival of Glass September 6–14 2014 Hoop Nation Labour Weekend – Oct 2014
27 Dec 2013 - Round 1 Some of the world’s best jet sprint teams race at the Shelter View Track, located 12km north of Whanganui on State Highway 4, near Upokongaro.
For a full list of future annual events go to www.awaeventguide.co.nz See I-Site Wanganui for details on all events.
Community / Cultural Talks Sport
Galleries, Museums & Venues Art & Framing 19 Taupō Quay. Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm Ph: 06 348 4460. www.artandframing.co.nz Black Sand Studio & Gallery | Jilly Hare 1653 State Highway 3, Old Maxwell School, RD 4, Wanganui Hrs: Closed Mon, Tues am. www. blacksandstudio.co.nz Chronicle Glass Gallery & Studio 2 Rutland St Mon – Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm www.chronicleglass.co.nz Community Art Centre Behind Left Bank Art Supplies 19 Taupo Quay David Traub Glass | The Glass Factory NZ 21 Kings Ave, Wanganui. Open daily by appointment Art work, gifts and classes Ph: 021 113 7970. www.glass-newzealand.co.nz Edith Gallery Whanganui UCOL, entrance from Taupō Quay Tue–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 11am–1pm (closed Sun – Mon) | www.ucol.ac.nz Gallery on Guyton 62 Guyton Street Regular exhibitions & openings Facebook: Gallery on Guyton Whanganui E:
[email protected] M: 027 310 2055 Leftbank Art Supplies | Studio & Gallery Community Art Centre 19 Taupō Quay Tues–Fri 12–4pm, & some Sat’s 10am–2pm Ph 06 345 0949. leftbankartsupplies@gmail. com Louise Herdman | Mosaic Artist and Tutor Regular workshops and art for sale Cnr Rutland St & Drews Ave 10am–3pm Saturdays and by appointment ph 027 375 4715. www.mosaicpictures.co.nz McNamara Gallery Photography 190 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui 11am – 3pm Tue – Sat www.mcnamara.co.nz Mangaweka "Yellow Church" Gallery, SH1 Resident Artist Richard Aslett Open weekends, & most other days. www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery Quay Gallery Upstairs in the new I-site Wanganui Visitor’s Centre, 31 Taupō Quay Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm, Sat/Sun 9am – 3pm Rayner Brothers Gallery 52 Guyton Street, Whanganui. Wed – Fri 12pm – 4pm, Sat 10am – 1pm. www.raynerbrothers.com Sand Hill Studio Gallery 170 Heads Rd. Wed – Fri 12pm – 4pm, Sat 12 – 2pm or Ph: 06 347 8442. www.sandhillgallery.co.nz Sarjeant Gallery Queens Park Mon – Sun, 10.30am – 4.30 pm. www.sarjeant.org.nz Space Gallery & Studios 64 Taupo Quay Reopens 16 Nov, Tue-Sat 12-4pm Ph 027 3718595 www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz Space Monster – Music Cnr Rutland & Drews Ave, Whanganui. Facebook: Space Monster Whanganu. Sue Cooke Gallery 68a Guyton St, Whanganui. Open by appointment or as advertised. Synergy Glass & Clay Design Gallery Raewyn Roberts 66 Liverpool St, Wanganui Open Fridays 12–6pm and weekends 10am–4pm or by arrangement | 021 266 8803 Whanganui Regional Museum Watt Street, Wanganui Hours: 10am – 4.30pm daily. NOW FREE TO ALL VISITORS www.wrm.org.nz WHMilbank Gallery Open most days. 1B Bell St. Ph: 027 628 6877
[email protected] Jimi & Lisa Walsh | Glass & Art Studio/Gallery 49 Main Road, Waverley Township Open most days 10am – 5pm Ph: 027 684 3641
November Cover Image Venus – this is the blank sculpture from which 30 artists will create their entry for Venus Envy at Rayner Brothers Gallery opening Fri 13 Dec.
