WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
Following the recent closure of the WH Milbank gallery, Heritage Art Auctions is pleased to be offering some fine examples of paintings by the late Whanganui artist Joan Grehan.
Joan Grehan (nee Brodie) was born in Wanganui in 1920 and educated at the Wanganui Girls College before studying at the Canterbury College of Fine Arts. Following the Second World War she left New Zealand, first for Australia and then, in the footsteps of many earlier New Zealand artists, for London in 1954 where she undertook further study.
The auction catalogue is now open for viewing at www.HeritageArtNZ. com. This is an online auction which runs for 10 days with bidding open from 5pm Thursday, October 5. Works by Joan Grehan will be on display at Heritage Art Auctions, Heritage House, 136 St Hill Street from 2pm-4pm this coming Saturday and Sunday. Other times by appointment (027 471 2242). Further artists whose original works are being sold in this 10 day auction include Isabel Field, Pat Hanly, John Drawbridge, Ian Scott, Marilynn Webb, Nugent Welch, Violet Whiteman, George Chance and numerous others. Catalogue available at www.HeritageArtNZ. com.
ON NOW GREEN DRINKS
What: Horizons Climate Action plan presentation
When: Tuesday October 10, from 5.30pm
Where: The Barracks Sports Bar from 5:30pm
MUSICIANS’ CLUB NIGHT
What: Musicians interact with a supportive audience When: Friday, October 6, 7pm Where: 65 Drews Avenue Details: General admission $15, members $10
OCTOBERFEST AT CLUB METRO
When: Saturday, October 7 Details: $30 - tickets from club or 0273409707
QUEEN: ITS A KINDA MAGIC TRIBUTE SHOW
What: Popular tribute show returning to New Zealand Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House
When: Friday, October 27, 8pm 10.30pm
Tickets: www. queenitsakindamagic.com
WHAT MAKES A GOOD DEATH?
What: In this workshop we’ll explore your concerns about your death, that of your own and loved
ones. We will work with Advanced Care Plan resources.
This day is suitable for anyone wishing to develop and add finer detail to their own planning. It is not a suitable day for anyone processing grief after a recent death, with Ann Jennison. When: Saturday October 21, 9.30am – 3.30pm,
Cost: $20
Please bring your lunch. Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS
What: Whanganui Branch — “Rascals, ratbags and rapscallions!” Family stories about the (often likeable) ratbags found in the family tree.
Member contributions invited. Individual research available from 6pm. and a cuppa before the meeting.
When: Monday 9 October, 6.45 pm. Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library
THEOSOPHY WHANGANUI
What: Jim Scrivener current president New Plymouth will give a presentation on Sacred Geometry. When: Sunday, 2pm, October 8 Where: Community Arts Centre back river entrance in Awa Room with a presentation approx. 1 hour with opportunity for discussion afterwards over a cuppa. Details: Gold coin donation