HAPPENINGS
The Whanganui Musicians Club was created to promote and support local musicians, and it continues to provide a haven for developing talent. The club is now taking what was Whanganui’s first public museum, built in the 1890s, into the 21st century.
For anyone who has yet to visit the historic building at 65 Drews Ave, the first Friday of the month is the best time to do it.
The doors open at 7pm and you will be greeted by dedicated members of the club’s committee.
The evening is designed to allow locals of all ages to gather together and celebrate making music.
The atmosphere is warm and informal, with tables arranged for members bringing their own food and drink. It is a place to meet old friends, and make new ones.
Since rescuing the remarkable building from the Savage Club, who itself had rescued it from demolition in the 1930s (when the museum relocated, making it redundant), the Musicians Club is looking to the future.
The main performance hall boasts an iconic stage, with lighting and sound equipment that allow for performances of all types of music to resonate within the natural aesthetic that has been evolving for well over 100 years.
The club invites old members to come out this Friday night.
Let’s get together and do what we are meant to do – celebrate being part of a vibrant community enjoying each others’ company and making music. To those who have yet to experience club night, come and check it out. You are sure to be made welcome.
And to Whanganui musicians and bands, young and old – there is a place on the stage for you. If you play, you earn the price of admission!
SATURDAY
Celebrity Subscription Series, Lucien Johnson Quartet. Saturday, July 4, 7.30pm. Royal Wanganui Opera
House.
Individual concerts: Adult $35, senior $30, student $5.
SUNDAY
House
Children’s show. Sunday, July 5, 2pm. Royal Wanganui Opera
Tickets $11, group 4+ $8 each
Monthly social dance followed by supper. Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin, social dances. Theme — “Celebrate — Lets Dance”. Sunday, July 5, 7pm-9.30pm. St Andrews Hall, Bell St. Members $5, non-members $10. Information Kathleen 3442245 or Graeme 0274341823.
ON NOW
Stations & Covert Covid. Two group shows. close 3pm this Saturday, July 4. Hours — Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am8pm. Other days by appointment, and anytime when the flags are out 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre. Entry free. Inquiries to 027 629 2545.
COMING UP
Suitable for beginners and regular crafters alike. With Julia Martin.
Saturday, July 11, 10am12.30pm, $10.
Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam. hopper@sosj.org.au.
Lead artist Esther Topfer and her team will help keen young artists (9 years +) create take home treasures, another mural for the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre’s fence and additions to the sculpture garden. These will all be created from recycled materials and other people’s trash. Sustainable Whanganui’s Re Use Academy rooms will be available, along with Esther’s secret supplies! This follows two successful workshops where young artists created art works for the Sculpture Garden and two murals of iconic local features. All workshops have been funded by grants from Whanganui Creative Communities.
During the week July 6 to 10, from 10.30am to 2.30pm daily.
Whanganui Resource Recover Centre’s Harakeke (education) room, 83 Maria Place.
To register phone Esther on 022 523 4987.
Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look with fresh eyes, with gospel eyes, at current social, ecological and spiritual values. Come along and contribute to the discussion — interchurch and inter-faith dialogue welcomed. With Sr Rita Cahill rsj.
Wednesday, July 15, 4.30pm6pm.
Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam. hopper@sosj.org.au.
With Lyn, Peter and Lynette of Sustainable Whanganui. Bring ideas and something to share for lunch. Provided are resources, support, tea and coffee.
July 15, 11am-3pm. Harekeke Room of WRRC, Maria Place Ext, next to Fire Station. phone 06 345 6000. Donations appreciated.