To 14 March |
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Exhibition – Looking glass: reflecting ideas
An eye catching exhibition of 21 artists working in the dynamic medium of glass. Each artist will be represented by three objects that chart the development of an idea with the initial object not necessarily being a glass object. This exhibition will allow visitors to see where an artist's idea has come from and how they develop that idea over time. Venue: Sarjeant Gallery. Phone: (06) 349 0506. |
| To 14 March |
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Exhibition 90 Years, 90 Works
2009 marks the 90th anniversary of the Sarjeant Gallery’s opening. This exhibition will feature 90 works selected from the collection and will be a reflection of the diversity of the Sarjeant Gallery’s rich collection. Venue: Sarjeant Gallery. Phone: (06) 349 0506. |
| 5-27 March |
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Exhibition – Ann Shelton 'A Ride in the Darkness'
Venue: McNamara Gallery, 190 Wicksteed Street. Phone: (06) 348 7320. |
| 11-14 March |
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Softball – Evergreens
Venue: Springvale Park/Stadium. Contact Lindsay, phone: (06) 345 0799. |
| 12 March |
5.30pm |
Greyhound Racing
Venue: Hatrick Raceway. |
| 13 March |
9am-1pm |
The River Traders, Whanganui's Market by the River
This busy Saturday morning market runs from 9am till 1pm offering locals and visitors alike an eclectic range of artists, crafts people, food producers, plant growers and general wares. Something new and imaginative each week. Join us for coffee and a truly Whanganui experience. Venue: Moutoa Quay, on the riverbank along from the PS Waimarie. River Traders Stall Application, phone: (06) 343 9795 or email info@rivertraders.co.nz. |
| 13 March |
10am-4pm |
Spotlight on Ireland
All things Irish – photos, dress, genealogy. Venue: Alexander Library, Queens Park. Contact Gillian, phone: (06) 349 1000. |
| 13 March |
12 noon |
Turakina School – Horse Trek and Country Walk
Thousand Acre trails, $25pp. 3-4 hours, lovely easy farmland to ride over with excellent views. Venue: 517 Turakina Valley Road. Contact: (06) 327 3866 or 021 240 7151. |
| 13 March |
7pm |
Oceanview Speedway
West Coast Superstock Champs & Ministock Invasion Caravan Derby – all classes. Gate charge $15 (A), $5 (child under 15 years). Venue: Eastside Recyclers Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road. Contact Mike, phone: 027 442 0378. |
| 13-14 March |
10am-4pm |
Wanganui Miniature House Display
Display, sales table & raffles. Entry $3 (A), $1 (child under 12 years). Venue: Wanganui Intermediate School. |
| 13-14 March |
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Waimarino Rodeo – 60th Anniversay
Venue: Raetihi Showgrounds, Raetihi. |
| 13-14 March |
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Softball - Central Region Under 13s Boys & Girls Tournament
Venue: Braves Park. Contact Lindsay, phone: (06) 345 0799. |
| 14 March |
10am-3pm |
The Rotary Club of Wanganui South – 4th Charity Classics Motor Show
Entry: $5 adults, $8 family. Venue: Wanganui City College. Contact: Ken, phone (06) 348 5508. |
| 14 March |
10am-4pm |
Upokongaro Garden Country Fair @ Avoca Hotel
Stalls, car boot spots and live music, this is a regular Sunday event @ the Avoca Hotel Garden Bar, Upokongaro. Stall holders contact June, phone: (06) 345 7902. |
| 15 March |
7.30pm |
Salsa on the Awa
Enjoy and participate with the Salsa dancers. Every Monday night (excluding public holidays) the Salsa dancers enjoy a social evening, and dancing. All welcome to join in. www.worldsalsatours.com. Venue: Stellar Bar, corner Victoria Avenue & Taupo Quay. Contact phone: 027 242 0222. |
| 17 March |
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Athletics – Cullinane College
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 17 March |
5pm |
Greyhound Racing
Venue: Hatrick Racecourse, corner Hatrick Street West & Guyton Street. |
| 17 March |
7pm |
What not to Wear – Evening with Lisa O'Neill
Tickets: $20. A humorous evening with fashion stylist Lisa O'Neill. St Johns Hill School fundraiser. Spot prizes throughout the evening. Venue: War Memorial Hall. Contact: Vicki, phone: (06) 345 1734 or Clare, phone: (06) 347 6119. |
| 17 March |
7.30pm |
Sustainable Whanganui's Summer Lecture Series #2
Stan Abbot (Director of Roof Water Research at Massey University, Wellington) will be speaking on the topic of rain water harvesting, explaining the environmental gains and details about tanks, pumps etc. Venue: Quaker House, 256 Wicksteed Street. Contact Graham or Lyn, phone: (06) 344 1012. |
Sarjeant Gallery
Queens Park, via Campbell Street
Phone: (06) 349 0506 |
Monday to Sunday
10.30am-4.30pm |
Exhibitions –
To 14 March - Looking glass: reflecting ideas
To 14 March - Exhibition 90 Years, 90 Works
March-June – Andrew Ross black and white photographic collection of "behind the scenes", during his time as Artist in Residence at Tylee Cottage
March- June – Flowers from the Collection and Beyond
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Whanganui Regional Museum
Queens Park, via
Watt Street
Phone: (06) 349 1110
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Monday to Sunday
10am-4.30pm
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Current Exhibitions –
To May 2010 - Family Treasures He Mäpihi Maurea - One family’s treasure – the Josephine Duncan Collection.
Land – Mana Whenua Mana Tangata |
| Community Arts Centre
19 Taupo Quay
Phone: (06) 345 1551
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Hours:
Monday to Saturday
10am-4pm
Sunday
1pm-4pm
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What’s On is prepared by the i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre Phone (06) 349 0508 Fax (06) 349 0509.
