WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
LATEST ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE
What: Open Mic, free, all welcome to perform or listen
When: Wednesday, November 29, 6.30 to 8.30
Where: The Grand Hotel Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 127 BRUNSWICK ART COLLECTIVE What: Works by photographer Brad Mosen and printmaker Keeley Eastwood. Framed original artworks, photography, canvasses, greeting cards, quality reproduction prints and small arty knicjknacks
When: Running until Saturday, December 3
Where: The Yellow Hous, (cnr. Pitt and¯Dublin Streets.)
What: The Sarjeant Gallery presents a very special performance for Whanganui by Deborah Wai Kapohe, Stephen Diaz, Mone Isoda, Jasmin Ratana and the Whanganui Brass percussionists at the Royal Whanganui Opera House that concludes with the dramatic Gareth Farr composition Ngā Tai Huri Huri, which tells of changing tides and seasons, and new becoming old.
The performance will include Tieke Tarapuruhi, a collaborative moving image work by Cecelia Kumeroa and Dr Vincent van Uitregt
A Musician’s for the Sarjeant event, proudly supported by Murray and Denise Lazelle.
When: Sunday, December 3, Doors open 4pm for 4.30pm start. Finish is 5.30pm
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House, St Hill Street, Whanganui Details: Tickets: $30 plus booking fee from isite only or online at iTicket.co.nz or click here: http:/ /www.iticket.co.nz/events/
NGA TAI HURI HURI
2023/dec/nga-tai-huri-huri
TWO YEARS, 1 BUILDING, A STUDIO SHOW: ISABELLA LOUDON
What: What if an artist was given free rein to infiltrate a building, extending beyond their studio space to fill it with their own sculptural work?
When: December 8 - 10, 11am - 4pm Where: 214 Broadway, Marton
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR’S CONCERT
What: “Together Hand In Hand”, with Guest Artist – Sophie Toyne – NZ Country Music Junior Entertainer of the Year 2023 followed by Afternoon Tea. Musical Director – Caleb Arthur When: November 25 at 2pm Where: Central Baptist Church, cnr Dublin & Wicksteed Streets
Details: Adults $20.00, Seniors $15.00, Students $10.00, Family ticket $50.00, Children under 12 Free. Tickets available from choir members or at the door or contact: Edwyna 344 7974 / 027 360 1335
ADVENT REFLECTION TIME
What: How do you prepare for Advent & Christmas? Do you get the car checked for travelling? Buy presents and special foods? Make time to prepare for Advent & Christmas by gifting yourself time and space spiritually.
When: When: Sat 25 Nov 10am – 12noon. All welcome. Where: the Josephite Retreat Centre 14 Hillside Tce Details: Facilitator - Liz Hickey rsj. Register with Pam Hopper pam. hopper@sosj.org.au Ph. 06 345 5047 ext 3
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UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE FILM
What: For all movie lovers: last film show
Billed as: A timeless ode to Cinema, which feels like childhood distilled. A 9-year-old Indian boy discovers the films which inspire his dreams. When: Wednesday, November 29, at 10.10 a.m.
Where: Embassy Three Enquiries: Julie 027 883 5352/Marie 027 356 2733
REGULAR VOLUNTEER WHANGANUI
What: Here are some positions that are available Urgent Job Vacancies:
■ Assistant Swim Coach
■ Dial the Newsreader
■ Boutique Shop Assistant
■ Coastguard Radio Operator
■ Unity Food Administrator
■ Brass Whanganui Lawn Mower Team Member
■ Wanganui Community Patrol
■ Creative Space Board Members
■ Environment Base Assistant
■ Opera House – Backstage Crew Member
■ Girl Guides Youth Leaders
■ Whanganui Liaison Officers
■ Canine Friends
Room 110, 1st Floor, Community House
60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
Regular WHANGANUI BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP INC.
What: For blind or visual impairment.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Daveena 0272077947
BACK TO TENNIS FOR ADULTS
What: if you haven’t played tennis for a while or have always wanted to give it a go!
Free lessons for the month of November.
When: 2pm each Saturday Where: At the Whanganui Tennis Club.
Details: Registrations necessary, just email or txt us. Whanganuitennisclub.co.nz or txt 0274 876053.
TAI CHI QI GONG
What: Slow, gentle movement and breath for health, vitality and relaxation
When: Lunchtime class every Wednesday 12-1pm $10 Where: Whanganui Yoga Centre, Level 3, 76 Guyton Street Contact Martin 0226221711
WHANGANUI TABLE TENNIS
What: Played at the Jubilee Stadium
When: Monday & Friday 9am - 12 noon.
Monday & Wednesday evening 7 pm - 10 pm.
Details: Fees: $5.00 a session (bats available)
All ages and levels welcome just come along.
Further details contact Jan Purvis 027 447 4312
WHANGANUI YOGA CENTRE
What: modern practice of ancient wisdom
When: Full timetable on Facebook Where: Level 3, 76 Guyton Street, 0226221711
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE
What: Open Mic, free, all welcome to perform or listen
When: Every second Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30
Where: Barracks Sports Bar Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279