| Till 16 May |
10am – 5pm weekdays |
Exhibition – “Where’s Jiminy”
Sculpture and photography by Andrea Gardner. Venue: Edith Gallery, Rutland St |
| 7-28 May |
11am – 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday
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Exhibition – Laurence Aberhart
An exhibition of new photographs by Laurence Aberhart displaying a range of not previously seen, or rarely seen, images in both pre and post contemporary styles. Venue: 190 Wicksteed St ph: (06) 348 7320 www.mcnamara.co.nz |
| 15 May |
6.30pm |
Learn to Meditate
Classes conducted by Kelsang Demo. Donation of $12.00 pp. Venue: River Room, Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay. Contact (06) 345 5048
www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org |
| 15-17 May |
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St John May Book Sale
Books of all descriptions to buy, from 50cents. Hours open Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm. Venue: St John Training Centre, 25 Tawa St. |
| 16 May |
5pm |
Greyhound Racing
10 races. Venue: Hatrick Racetrack, Hatrick Street West. |
| 17 May |
11am |
Festival of Organ Music 2008
10.30am Pre-concert talk Homage à Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) Part II, by Nicholas Grigsby. Tickets $15, Subscription Series (all concerts) $100. Venue: Wanganui Collegiate School Chapel. Bookings at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. |
| 17 May |
8pm |
Hospice Ball
Entertainment Erna Ferry with Johnny McCormick on Saxophone. Special guest appearance Rebecca Nicholson & Jonny Williams from Dancing with the Stars. Tickets $40.00pp or make up a group of 8 and purchase a table for $280, available from the i-SITE Visitor Centre. Cash bar. Venue: War Memorial Hall. Ph: (06) 349 0508 |
| 17 May |
9am-1pm |
The River Traders, Whanganui’s Market by the River
This busy Saturday 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. Contact: The River Traders Stall Application, ph: (06) 343 9795 or therivertraders@xtra.co.nz |
| 18 May |
5.30pm |
Greyhound Racing
10 races. Venue: Hatrick Racetrack, Hatrick Street West. |
| 18 May |
8pm |
Richard Gilewitz (USA)
An eclectic mix of Blues, Classical, Folk, Rock and Jazz music. Door sales from 7.30pm, $20 adults, $15 members/students. Venue: Function Room, Stellar. Contact: Gill (06) 752 0167. www.flyingpiglets.co.nz |
| 18 May |
7.30pm |
Social Dance
Dance Sport Club invites all along for an evening of Old Time Dance, New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin & Monte Carlo and supper. Door charge; members $3.00, non members $5.00. Venue: Rock ‘n’ Roll Club rooms, Victoria Ave (down alleyway near State Insurance) |
| 20 May |
7.30pm |
Forum – Stanley Palmer
Auckland based painter and printmaker Stanley Palmer will discuss past and present work and his recent publication To The Harbour which is a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards for children and young people. Venue: Sarjeant Art Gallery |
Sarjeant Gallery
Queens Park, via Campbell Street
Phone: (06) 349 0506 |
Monday to Sunday
10.30am-4.30pm |
To 18 May - EDITH COLLIER 1885 - 1964
To 18 May - in still ponds the universe is reflected
To 15 June – SUITES
To 22 June – Serviette: Martin Poppelwell Ceramic Works 1993-2007
To July 6 - Seraphine Pick: After Image |
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 18 Sept 2009 Te Pihi Mata The Sacred Eye
Partington’s Photographs of Wanganui
Entry to the Museum free to Wanganui residents
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| 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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18-27 May
Five artists exhibiting their current works - Kate Livingston, Noble Hanley, Diane Fazzini, Richard Cotgrove and Felicity Rivers.
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What’s On is prepared by the i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre Tel (06) 349 0508 Fax (06) 349 0509.
