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july 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

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

Edith Gallery Open weekdays if exhibition in situ. Edith Gallery, Whanganui UCOL, Taupo Quay entrance. Glenys Main [email protected] for further particulars

EXPRESSIONS: ART GALLERY/STUDIO WORKSHOP “Where ideas become reality.” Wed-Saturday 11am-3pm, 56 Guyton Street A 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 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

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] 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 Open 7 days Mon-Fri 10am - 4 pm Sat Sun 10am - 2 pm 139 Victoria Avenue Contacts: [email protected] [email protected]

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/

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

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 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

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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 Winter Wonderfest 19 Aug- 2 Sept 2017 NZ General Election 23 Sept 2017 Whanganui Literary Festival 2017 Sat 30 Sept Fri 6 Oct – Authors Sat 7 & 8 Oct - Celebrations Whanganui Visual Arts Symposium 2017 Fri 6-Sun 8 October www.wvast.co.nz Festival of Cultures October 2017 www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz McDonald’s Mud Muster October 2017 www.mudmuster.co.nz Mangaweka Fakes & Forgeries 2017 4 November 2017 www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery Diwali Cultural Night November UCOL End of Year Exhibitions November www.ucolac.nz Mainstreet Christmas Parade www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Billy Webb Challenge December 2017 www.billywebbchallenge.co.nz Christmas Late Night Shopping www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Cemetery Circuit 26 December Annually Whanganui Summer Programme January 2018 Wanganui Opera Week January 2018 www.wanganuioperaweek.co.nz

Vintage Weekend January 2018 www.mainstreet.co.nz Shakespeare-in-the-Park Whanganui Bason Botanic Gardens February 2018 www.basonbotanicgardens.org.nz www shakespeareintheparkwhang anui.com La Fiesta Feb/March 2018 https://www.facebook.com/LaFiestaNZ/ New Zealand School Triathlon Championships March 2018 www.schooltrichamps.co.nz ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS April 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 NZ Masters Games February 2019 www.nzmg.com

SCHEDULED SAILINGS: Saturday & SundayDeparting 12:00pm Returning 1:30pm

Bookings by arrangement (minimum 6 people).Meal cruises, trips to Hipango Park and cruises for

all types of social events can be made by arrangement.

Bookings on 0800 WAIRUA or visit the Whanganui i-Site

Sam MordeyDirectorKiwi Vintage Tourism0800 WAIRUA

[email protected] www.whanganuiriverboat.co.nz

MOTOR VESSEL WAIRUAHeritage River Cruises and Personalised Charters

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WHANGANUI ARTS FORUMWhanganui War Memorial Centre, Pioneer Room 5.30pm - 7.30pm Meet the new Whanganui District Council Arts Facilitator and hear brief presentations on NZ Glassworks, Whanganui Creative Communities Scheme and Whanganui Visual Arts Symposium, Whanganui’s newest event. There will be lots of time for you to update the community on your work in our ‘shout out’ section, an update on the Arts Strategy and a shared supper to meet each other. Please bring a plate for a pot luck tea. Artwork byJulia Karl. Photography of Whanganui Festival of Cultures by Mark Brimblecombe.

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Gala Opening - Friday 28th July at 7:30pm

Saturday 29th July, Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th August 7:30pm

Matinee Sunday 30th July at 2:00pm

By special arrangement with Josef Weinberger and New Zealand Play Bureau Ltd.

Ticket sales at Royal Wanganui Opera House,

and Online http//www royaloperahouse.co.nz

Directed by Glenn Cameron

Wanganui RepertoryTheatre Presents

anamateur theatre production of

Last of the Summer Wine by Roy Clarke

it's free and you'll never miss an event again. Register at: [email protected], or view online at www.awaeventguide.co.nz

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ANTHONY DAVIES: A SURVEY OF WORKS- 2007-16Sat 29 Jul, from 5.30pm. Space Studio & Gallery Book launch in tandem with Anthony’s exhibition opening ‘Images from the Front’

OPPORtunitiESmANGAWEKA FAKES & FORGERIES EXHIBITION 2017Get creating your exact replica, a copy with a twist, or a piece in the style of a famous artwork or artist! And be in to win some fantastic cash and other prizes. Works in Oct 29th - Exhibition OPENS 4th of November 2017 Details at www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery

STUDIOS FOR RENT

Space Studio & Gallery Work alongside up to 8 other like-minded creative people, with facilities such as bathrooms, kitchenette (fridge/microwave), power/heaters and WiFi provided. Invest in your practice and see your commitment and productivity grow in a supportive and dedicated environment. Email [email protected] to make a viewing time.

aRt wORkShOPSARTIST WORKSHOPS: lAUREN lYSAGHT’S JAR ROOm PROJECTSat 22 Jul; 11am – 1pm Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay FREE. Spaces limited to 20 per session, some materials provided. Join multi-disciplinary artist Lauren Lysaght for a workshop for her upcoming exhibition The Jar Room. Open to all ages and backgrounds, family groups welcome. For more information visit http://www.sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-exhibitions/the-jar-room Bookings essential: Sarjeant on the Quay or Ph: 349 0506

BARBARA BUllOCKFlame work Bead making lessons Private & Group Phone: 06 3445486 Email: [email protected] www.beadswithflare.co.nz

WHANGANUI FIlm N SOCIETY 2017 Mondays 7pm, March - November Davis 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 onlin See the website for more info, or contact [email protected].

FATImA

Mon 3 July France/Canada 2015, 79mins, PG coarse language, French & Arabic w/subtitles Winner of the 2016 César for Best Film, Fatima is a beautifully nuanced portrait of an immigrant single mother giving everything to better the lives of her two very different teenage daughters. “A small miracle of a film.” – NY Times

STANDING TAll (lA TêTE HAUTE)

Mon 24 July France 2015, 120mins, R16 French w subtitles Catherine Deneuve and Benoît Magimel star as a family court judge and a social worker who try to save a violent young delinquent from spending the rest his life behind bars. “Compelling and intensely moving.” – Upcoming

mOUNTAINS mAY DEPART (SHAN HE GU REN)

Mon 31 July China/France/Japan 2015, 131mins, M, Mandarin, Cantonese and English, w/subtitles This epic from Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke leaps from the recent past to a speculative near-future.

“Staggeringly ambitious piece of work from a filmmaker who creatively is evolving before our eyes.” – The Guardian

july 2017

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

PETER SHEPHERD: ARTIST IN RESIDENCEJuly Artist in Residence Expressions Art Gallery and Studio Functional wood creations and stunning garden art ironwork. Also wall art by Christine Haber and the geometric colourful inspirations of emerging Whanganui artist Judy Flatt.

ART HOUSE AFTER SCHOOl CHIlDREN’S ART EXHIBITIONJuly Exhibition Cook’s Gallery, Trafalgar Place Wanganui Arts Society

CUSH: XSat 1 Jul, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 7 Jul Space Studio & Gallery New works by Patrick Cush

mIKE mARSH: RETRO/NOWSat 8 Jul, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 14 Jul Space Studio & Gallery Portraits of members of rock band A Forest Fires, The Bamboo Shoots then (2008) and now.

10TH mANAWATU ART EXPOFri 14, Sat 15, Sun 16 July Palmerston North Convention Centre Original art at affordable prices www.fadas.co.nz / 06 323 2323

GRAHAm HAll: HANDSCAPESat 15 Jul, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 28 Jul Space Studio & Gallery The relationship between people and their physical environment is complex. This series of woodcuts comments on a number of changes either through ownership of land, to generating, and modifying through landfill.

RENEWAlFri 21 Jul, 5.30pm Opening To Sat 19 Aug 11am – 4pm Wednesday to Saturday Gallery on Guyton, 62 Guyton Street Local artists re-invigorate objects into new creations facebook.com/galleryonguyton

ANTHONY DAVIES: ImAGES FROm THE FRONTSat 29 Jul, 5.30pm Opening To Fri 11 Aug Space Studio & Gallery To be on the front line, whether in sport, warfare, revolutionary protest or riots, is to be one of the first casualties to pay with life or limb.Also book launch of Anthony Davies’ A survey of works- 2007-16

HOmEWORKTo Sun 13 Aug Sarjeant Gallery This exhibition brings together a selection of works from the collection that consider notions of the home, the domestic interior and people within those contexts.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTENFine Arts Whanganui Lindsay Marsh a new member of

‘Fine Arts Whanganui’ presents portraits of deceased iconic New Zealanders who have made their name in fields such as literature, art, sport, politics and broadcasting. https://www.facebook.com/fineartswhanganui/

COntinuinG EXhiBitiOnS:THE QUIET CURVE OF SURRENDER To Mon 31 July; 8am to 4pm Yellow House Café, crnr of Pitt & Dublin Streets A collaborative exhibition showing the photographic responses to a poem by Wellington based poet, Jane O’Shea.

RAYNER BROTHERS ‘POP-UP’ GAllERYJuly Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics Prior 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.

EUAN mClEOD: THE PAINTER IN THE PAINTING To 6 August Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui A touring survey exhibition spanning thirty years of artistic practice. Toured by Exhibition Services Tours.

ROBERTA THORNlEY: A SERIOUS GIRl To 20 Aug Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui A photographic exhibition by 2015 artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage Roberta Thornley.

WHENUA HOU: NEW mAORI CERAmICS To 27 August 31 Taupo Quay – i-site The work of Aaron Scythe, Dan Couper, Davina Duke, Hana Rakena, Hera Johns, Jess Paraone, Stevei Houkamau, and Tracy Keith. Developed and toured by Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga and Objectspace.

WHANGANUI VISUAl ARTS SYmPOSIUm 2017Tickets go live in July! www.wvast.co.nz

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 Fridays 6.30pm Beginners Class; 7.45pm BeginnerPlus 82-93 Peat Street (Cnr Peat St and Pitt St Come learn to dance CEROC the easy fun way. Doors open 6.00pm. $10/$8/ConcessionsContact: Liz Frith: 02102054038/3457401/[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

WHANGANUI RIVER mARKET Saturdays 9am-1pm Whanganui’s Market By The River

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ART FIX WITH GREG ! DONSON Thurs 13 July, 2pm Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo QuayJoin Curator & Public Programmes Manager Greg Donson for a discussion about portraiture. Beginning with Roberta Thornley’s exhibition A Serious Girl we will also view other examples of portraiture from the Sarjeant collection.

KIWA QUARTET Thurs 13 Jul, 7.30pm Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School Chamber Music Wanganui subscription series concert. Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Farr, played by section leaders of NZSO & Orchestra Wellington. Tickets RWOH or at the door (no eftpos) Adults, $35, Seniors $32, Subscribers $20, Students $5. chambermusic.co.nz/kiwaquartet

CURATORS TAlK: [ GREGORY O’BRIEN Sat 15 Jul, 11am Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay Curator of the touring show Euan Macleod: Painter and long-time friend of the artist provides a lively and informative tour of the exhibition.

JUST THE TWO OF US: WIN lIVESAY & INGRID CUllIFORD Fri 21 Jul, 5.30pmChrist Church, Wicksteed St A short concert of music for flute, voice and piano followed by mulled wine. Music by Bach, Richard Rodney Bennett, Corigliano with themes of birdsong and folk music. Adults $20, students $5

ElENA & mAX IN CONCERT Sat 22 Jul, 4.00pmConcert Chamber, Whanganui Wanganui Music Society presents a concert by Elena Morgan (cello) & Max Munneke (piano), from Whanganui and studying music at Waikato University. Tickets $20 adults, $5 students, $12 Music Society members from RWOH or at the door.

SUNDAY GRAND JAm Sun 23 Jul, 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

JUmPS RACEDAY %Thurs 27 Jul, from approx 11.30am

– 3.30pm Free entry

ST JOHNS HIll SCHOOl PTA QUIZ NIGHT Fri 28 Jul, 6.45pm Rooms 3+4, St Johns Hill School Get a team together and join this fun fundraising evening. Auction and spot prizes. Supper provided.Tickets $10 pp from the School Office.

PICCHAT EPISODE 3Fri 28 Jul, 7.00 for 7:30pm Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Avenue 12 guests speaking to 19 images for 19 seconds each on subjects they are passionate about. Light nibbles provided, cash bar available. Ticks: $12/$10 from Sarjeant or Ph: 349 0506

lAST OF THE SUmmER N WINE Fri 28 Jul, 7.30pm, Gala Opening Sat 29 Jul, 7.30pm Sun 30 Jul, 2.00pm Thur 3/Fri 4/Sat 5 August, 7.30pm Whanganui Repertory Theatre See our ad for more details

mV WAIRUA SCHEDULED SAILINGS: Saturday & Sunday Departing 12:00pm Returning 1:30pm Join us on the river for a 1.5 hour Heritage river cruise with complementary tea and coffee. Sit back and enjoy beautiful scenery, informative commentary and a hot cuppa. Adult $32.00/Child $12.00/U/5 Free Cash sales at the boat or from the iSITE.

WANGANUI CITY GUIDED WAlKING TOURS Depart from i-Site Contact: 349 3258 Cost $5 per person

WANGANUI AmATEUR DANCESPORT ClUB SOCIAl DANCE Sun 2 Jul, 7.00-9.30pm First Sunday of every month St Andrews Hall, Bell Street Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin, Social dances. Visitors welcome: $10.00 each. Contact: Mollie 347 2705 or Graeme 027 434 1823

WHANGANUI JAZZ ClUB Sun 2 July: Rodger Fox & Erna Ferry 6 Aug: Dan Bolton Quartet First Sunday of every month RSA, 170 St Hill St. Doors open: 5:30pm (Bar/Restaurant) Music: 6:30pm-8:30pm $10 mem/$20 non

FOOD FIESTA! Tue 4 thru Sat 8 Jul Incl. “Kiwi Kids Can Cook” Sat 8 Jul, 9am to 2pm Majestic Square, Victoria Ave www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz

mID-YEAR WINTER RACEDAY%Thurs 6 Jul, from 12.07 – 3.42pm Free entry

WHANGANUI mUSICIANS ClUB Fri 7 Jul, 7pm Doors Open Club Night and “Finnthetic” Savage Club Hall, 65 Drews Ave $10/$5 Mem. www.facebook.com/Whanganui-Musicians-Club-135462849798937/

lIAm WOODING PIANO RECITAlFri 7 Jul, 7.30pm Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate Pianist Liam Wooding returns from Melbourne to present a recital featuring works by Haydn, Liszt, Messiaen, Mcloud and Ginastera. Proceeds from this concert go towards the Wanganui Collegiate Organ Restoration Fund. Tickets at the door: $20adults, $5 students www.liamwooding.com

TE PARI O AUAHATANGA AlBUm RElEASE Sat 8 Jul, 7pm Doors OpenWhanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave $10/$5 Mem. www.facebook.com/Whanganui-Musicians-Club-135462849798937/

WHANGANUI ARTS FORUm Wed 12 Jul, 5.30-7.30pmMeet the new WDC Arts Facilitator plus presentations from various (see our Ad for more info). Bring a plate for a pot-luck tea. For more info: [email protected]

IT’S RAINING mEN! Thurs 13 Jul, 11am War Memorial Hall Concert Chamber, Watt Street,Operatunity’s Daytime Concert Series in Whanganui. Ticks: $34 inc lunch, discounts available for groups. To book call toll free: 0508 266 237 or www.operatunity.co.nz

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Cover Image: “No Matter The Weather” by Julie Greig, who will be hosting a Masterclass and Workshop at the Whanganui Visual Arts Symposium 2017 Fri 6th October: Creative Connections Sat 7th October: Art Talks | Workshops | Interactive Demonstrations | Colour In Your Life Gala Evening. Sun 8th October: Art Talks | Workshops | Interactive Demonstrations. Tickets go live in July! www.wvast.co.nz

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