| To 3 December |
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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 |
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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 |
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Wanganui Contributing Schools Athletics
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 25 November |
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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 |
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Cricket Festival – Primary Schools
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
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
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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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Exhibitions -
To 4 December - Along the Garden Path - Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu regional exhibition of embroidery. Free admission, raffles and sales table.
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What’s On is prepared by the i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre Phone (06) 349 0508 Fax (06) 349 0509.
