Wanganui District Council Wanganui spreads along the lower reaches of the Whanganui River

 

 

Events

To 3 December   Artrageous Exhibition
Whanganui UCOL proudly presents a captivating collection of student work on display until 3 December. A comprehensive list of exhibitions with differing timetable available; pick up a programme from i-SITE Visitor Centre, 101 Guyton Street, or drop into the UCOL Atrium & Edith Gallery, Rutland Street. Contact Jenny, phone (06) 9653801 ext 62435.
To 27 November   Exhibition – Photography by Mark Adams
This photographic exhibition by Mark Adams is titled “Te Wairoa – Clandon Park”. To view this exhibition Tuesday/Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm. Reception with Mark Adams 5.30pm Friday, 6 November. www.mcnamara.co.nz Contact by email mcnamaraphotogal@xtra.co.nz, phone: 027 249 8059. Venue: McNamara Gallery, 190 Wicksteed Street.
To 12 December 7pm and 2 shows at 2pm Fawlty Towers – Dinner Theatre
7pm: November 20, 21, 27, 28, December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 - show and dinner - $49.00. 2pm: November 29 & December 6 - nibbles and show - $25.00. Amdram Musical Theatre presents this hilarious dinner show. Bookings essential. Tickets at Royal Wanganui Opera House, phone: (06) 349 0511. Venue: Amdram Theatre, Guyton Street.
24 November   Wanganui Contributing Schools Athletics
Venue: Cooks Gardens.
25 November   West Country Schools Athletics
Venue: Cooks Gardens.
26 November 11am & 2pm Operatunity – "An Olde Fashioned Christmas"
Christmas carols, joy, spirit and fun. Tickets: $156 Season (all concerts), $25 Casual, discounts for groups. Bookings www.operatunity.co.nz, or email bookings@operatunity.co.nz. Venue: Concert Chamber, War Memorial Conference and Convention Centre.
26 November 7.30pm What Not to Wear
A humorous evening with fashion stylist Lisa O'Neill. Tickets $20.00 from Paiges Book Gallery, Jean Jones, Aramoho Book Shop, Wanganui Kindergarten Association (26 Bell Street), Aramoho Kindergarten & Cheapskates. Venue: Concert Chamber, War Memorial Conference and Convention Centre. Contact phone: (06) 343 9798.
To December 4

Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm

Embroidery Exhibition
Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu regional exhibition - 'Along the Garden Path'. Venue: Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay. Free admission, raffles and sales table.
28 November 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. Contact: The River Traders Stall Application, phone: (06) 343 9795 or info@rivertraders.co.nz.
28 November 10am-3pm Encountering the Word Made Flesh
Advent retreat day with Sue Cosgrove. Cost $20, tea & coffee provided, bring your own lunch. Bookings phone: (06) 345 5047 Extn 3. Venue: Josephite Conference Centre, Hillside Terrace.
28 November 11.05am Horse Racing Cup Day
Christmas at the Races. Venue: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell Street.
29 November 9.30am Billy Webb Challenge
Social challenge by different business houses. And the big event of the Billy Webb Challenge is Mahe Drysdale vs Tim Maeyans from Belgium. Venue: Whanganui River.
29 November 10am TOMC Monthly Ride – Motor Bike Social Ride
This month's ride to the Dudley Arms, Mangatainoka. All motorcyclists are welcome to join in the ride. $10 per bike. Fuel up before you join the group, for ride out at 10am from Wanganui Motor Boat Club, Anzac Parade. Further details contact Scott, phone: (06) 343 1131.
29 November 10am-3pm Country Fun Fair
At the Avoca Hotel Garden Bar, Upokongaro. Stalls and live music. This is to be a regular Sunday event. Stall holders contact June, phone: (06) 345 7902.
29 November 1.30pm Robbie Burns Club Gathering
All welcome to come along and enjoy a cheap trip to Scotland. Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, Guyton Street. Contact John, phone: (06) 346 6109.
29 November 2pm Harmonies for Hospice
Wanganui Lyric Singers present their charity concert, including Christmas Carols, the Trinity Fijian Choir, and violinist Dominic Bennett. In support of Wanganui Hospice. Entry $12, children free. Venue: Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street.
29 November 4pm Fawlty Towers
Amdram Musical Theatre presents an hilarious afternoon of Fawlty Towers, nibbles & show $25.00. Bookings essential, tickets at Royal Wanganui Opera House, phone: (06) 349 0511. Venue: Amdram Theatre, Guyton Street.
2 December 6.30pm Dinner with Hon Paula Bennett and a fun bottle auction
Guest speaker Hon Paula Bennett MP - Minister for Social Development & Employment; Minister of Youth Affairs. Tickets $50 per person available from Chester Borrows MP Whanganui Electorate Office, 94 Victoria Avenue or from Jan, phone (06) 345 0748. Venue: Element Cafe & Restaurant, 26 Victoria Avenue.
3 December   Cricket Festival – Primary Schools
Venue: Cooks Gardens.

Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Regional Museum, Community Arts Centre

Sarjeant Gallery
Queens Park, via Campbell Street
Phone: (06) 349 0506
Monday to Sunday
10.30am-4.30pm

Exhibitions –
To 29 November – 180º x 2 Whanganui by Bill Culbert
To 29 November – 2009 Carey Smith & Co Ltd Whanganui Arts Review
To 6 March - Second Life - Everyday materials recycled into art

Whanganui Regional Museum
Queens Park, via
Watt Street
Phone: (06) 349 1110
Monday to Sunday
10am-4.30pm

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

Hours:
Monday to Saturday
10am-4pm
Sunday
1pm-4pm

Exhibitions -
To 4 December - Along the Garden Path - Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu regional exhibition of embroidery. Free admission, raffles and sales table.

What’s On is prepared by the i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre Phone (06) 349 0508 Fax (06) 349 0509.

 

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