Events
Our Far South Photography Exhibition
| Venue: | Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, 326 Main St |
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| Phone: | 06 355 5000 |
| Website: | http://www.reelearth.org.nz |
| Dates: | Friday 17th May ‒ Sunday 4th August |
Discover the hidden world & inhabitants of our southern ocean Open 10am - 4pm Daily, from Fri 17 May - Sun 4 Aug In 2012, Gareth Morgan led a group of 50 New Zealanders on a journey to the Southern Ocean. Their goal was to bring back images and stories of this unknown territory to inspire and educate New Zealanders about the vast area to our south. Stunning, surprising images. The exhibition is mirrored, at children's eye level with images of Shackleton Bear, who went on the voyage too. Children of all ages will love this voyage of discovery, as Shackleton encounters the wildlife and wonders of this special part of the world. Images by Bob Zuur & John McCrystal. Bob Zuur is a photographer, marine biologist, and manager of WWF’s (World Wildlife Fund) Antarctic Programme. John McCrystal is a Wellington based writer. He photographed and wrote a book of Shackleton Bear’s escapades The Our Far South Exhibition is an extension of the Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival, in association with Te M…
If A Tree Falls - Reel Earth FilmFest
| Venue: | Globe Theatre, Cnr Main and Pitt Sts |
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| Phone: | (06) 351 4409 |
| Website: | http://www.reelearth.org.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 20th June |
Reel Earth International Environmental Film Festival presents Academy Award Nominee: If a Tree Falls by Marshall Curry & Sam Cullman (USA, 2010, 87min) Environmentalists. Terrorists. In December 2005, Daniel McGowan was arrested by Federal agents in a nationwide sweep of radical environmentalists, the Earth Liberation Front – a group the FBI labelled America’s “number one domestic terrorism threat.” For years, the ELF had launched spectacular arsons against dozens of businesses they accused of destroying the environment. This Academy Award Nominee film tells the remarkable story of how one ordinary person was transformed into a radical environmentalist. Part coming- of-age tale, part cops-and-robbers, along the way it asks hard questions about environmentalism, activism, and the way we define terrorism. Daniel McGowan is due for parole in June 2013. + My Forest (Ma Foret) Sebastien Pins (Belgium, 2013, 7min) A child’s view of travel throughout the forest. Discover its magic, its mysteri…
Glass of Fashion Act II
| Venue: | Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street |
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| Phone: | 06 349 1110 |
| Website: | http://www.wrm.org.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 30th August ‒ Monday 30th September |
Shakespeare at the Museum. Glass of Fashion will have a complete turn-around of costumes from mid-March. With more of the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand best student-designed costumes and a new interpretation and design, Glass of Fashion moves into Act II. The costumes will be supported with 16th and 17th century objects and archives from the Museum’s rich collection. Free entry for local adults and all children. Visit the Museum website to see other Museum events.
Ceroc Dance Beginners Class
| Venue: | Ceroc Dance Studio, Level 1, 98 Princess Street |
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| Phone: | 0800 CEROC NOW (237 626) |
| Website: | http://www.cerocpalmy.co.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 17th January ‒ Thursday 19th December |
Two left feet? No problem! Fun and social modern jive dance classes suitable for a wide variety of ages (16+). We aren't like other dance schools, we like to focus on everyone having a good time and just happening to learn to dance while you are at it. We know you want to dance because you enjoy so we aren't going to try and beat the moves into you, and we encourage you to learn at your own pace (which is usually much quicker than you expect). Because we don't run terms you can start at any stage through the year, and you don't have to bring a partner either, although you are very welcome to if you can drag them off the couch! At Ceroc Dance we'll have you dancing and having a great time doing it in no time. Want to know more? Check out our website: www.cerocpalmy.co.nz Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ceroc.Palmy Give Ngaire a call: 0800 CEROC NOW Email us: dancehq@xtra.co.nz Or just show up on the night
Two Fish 'N' a Scoop
| Venue: | Centrepoint Theatre, 280 Church St |
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| Phone: | (06) 354 5740 |
| Website: | http://www.centrepoint.co.nz/onatcentrepoint/2013-season/two-fish-n-a-scoop.html |
| Dates: | Saturday 8th June ‒ Saturday 6th July |
A love story that’s as Kiwi as fish’n’chips. Jason gets a job Friday nights working at Mr Chan’s fish and chip shop. Jason begins a clandestine romance with Mr Chan’s feisty daughter Rhea as they both serve up the greasies. But the path of true love rarely runs smoothly and for Jason and Rhea trouble, in the form of disapproving family and friends, soon threatens to derail their burgeoning romance. Two actors play a multitude of roles in this hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking look at Kiwi culture. Please note: this production contains adult language and content.
Ngā Maunga Tūtei
| Venue: | Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street |
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| Phone: | 06 349 1110 |
| Website: | http://www.wrm.org.nz |
| Dates: | Tuesday 5th March ‒ Monday 15th July |
A small exhibition of historical black and white photographs of Mounts Ruapehu, Ngāuruhoe and Tongariro reminds us of the craftsmanship and the intrepid nature of some of the early Whanganui photographers, such as Frank Denton and Mark Lampe. “Rārangi maunga, tū i te ao, tū i te pō - rārangi tāngata, ka ngaro, ka ngaro noa.” Free entry for local adults and all children. Visit the Museum website to see other Museum events at the website.
Minkisi - Art and Belief in West and Central Africa
| Venue: | Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street |
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| Phone: | 06 349 1110 |
| Website: | http://www.wrm.org.nz |
| Dates: | Tuesday 5th March ‒ Sunday 25th August |
Minkisi features dramatic African statues and masks in a moving, living exhibition. Collector Des Bovey, with a great knowledge of and passion for African cultures, provides us with an opportunity to see representations of art, culture and belief that are startlingly different to our own. Don’t miss it! Free entry for local adults and all children. Visit the Museum website to see other Museum events at www.wrm.org.nz.
Naked Bird Productions Proudly Presents On the Shelf
| Venue: | Levin Performing Arts Centre, 655 Queen St |
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| Phone: | (06) 368 0183 |
| Dates: | Friday 14th June ‒ Saturday 6th July |
Naked Bird Productions would like to extend an invitation to join four women Beth, Kim, Kat and Lacey on a journey through the shelves of single life. With love - or the lack there of - as their guide, they will journey down a road graveled with comedy, carved out with honesty and sign posted with hope. This comedy drama boasts a wealth of entertainment with a strong cast of actresses supported by musicians of the highest caliber. 'On the Shelf' offers a plethora of local performing artists to cater to the palettes of many. The Premiere of this play kicks off on June the 14th and closes the 6th of July holding it’s first season at Levin Performing Arts. Tickets are available for purchase at Kings Sound Centre, so get on down there to secure a fantastic night out with a licensed bar, food and entertainment. Tickets $20.00 - Available at Kings Sound Centre, 210 Oxford Street, Levin, Ph 06 368 5879 Doors open 7pm
No 32 Squadron Air Training Corps
| Venue: | Feilding, |
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| Website: | http://www.32squadron.co.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 11th April ‒ Thursday 18th July |
No 32 Squadron Air Training Corps is part of a voluntary youth organisation called New Zealand Cadet Forces and we are currently recruiting young people aged 13 to 18 years old so whether you are interested in perhaps becoming a pilot or you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors then this could be the organisation for you! We invite you to come along to our parade nights and have a look at what we can offer you or check out our website for more insight and information. We parade every Thursday evening during the school terms from 6.30pm to 9pm. We are located in the old tote building in Kowhai Park on South street. The big round building with a red roof opposite the old Manfeild Grandstand. If you come down the driveway next to the new Manfeild driveway you can't miss us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Portmanteau: a Cabinet of Curiosities
| Venue: | Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, 326 Main St |
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| Phone: | 06 355 5000 |
| Website: | http://www.temanawa.co.nz |
| Dates: | Saturday 18th May ‒ Sunday 4th August |
Ceramic artist, Kirsty Gardiner's latest exhibition focuses on birds and builds on her experiences working with collections. The centre piece of the exhibition is Barcode, an installation featuring 77 ceramic ‘huia skins', created as a commentary on the extinction of our native birds. Other works are make-believe species of vanished birds, inspired by the sort of fantastic creatures found in cabinets of curiosities, in days gone by. Kirsty Gardiner was the winner of the "Premier Award" in the 2010 Portage Ceramic Awards and the "Merit Award" winner of the 2011 Portage Ceramic Awards with her artwork. Image courtesy: Kirsty Gardiner (2012), Detail from Conus Avarius, Neopatra
Badminton Superleague
| Venue: | Arena Manawatu, 61 Pascal St |
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| Phone: | (06) 356 1505 |
| Website: | http://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 18th April ‒ Thursday 4th July |
Manawatu Badminton Association 's Superleague - every Thursday at 6pm-9.30pm in the B&M Centre, Arena Manawatu. Superleague is a 4-person team competition for all levels and abilities. Each player gets to play 3 games of doubles every week! If you are a recreational player, a secondary schools player, a club player or a representative player - this is the competition for you! We play in 5 or 6-week blocks so you have the ability to sign up continuously or pull out if your team is too busy to play in a particular round. Round 3 will be starting on Thursday 2nd May 2013! For more info contact sandra@manawatubadminton.org.nz or 0220979499.
Rainbow Badminton Club
| Venue: | Arena Manawatu, 61 Pascal St |
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| Phone: | (06) 356 1505 |
| Website: | http://www.sportsground.co.nz/rainbowbadminton |
| Dates: | Thursday 18th April ‒ Sunday 3rd November |
Rainbow Badminton Club has been offering badminton in Palmerston North for decades. This is a fun, family orientated club that is open to new members all year round. We have rackets, shuttles and 9 courts on which to play badminton.
Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival
| Venue: | Globe Theatre, Cnr Main and Pitt Sts |
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| Phone: | (06) 351 4409 |
| Website: | http://www.reelearth.org.nz |
| Dates: | Friday 14th June ‒ Sunday 23rd June |
Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival is an international, competitive film festival bringing the best of new environmental films to audiences each year. This year we had over 300 submissions from 40+ countries, including 30+ fantastic films from New Zealand filmmakers. The festival films are up on our website now, and the festival programme will be available soon. Meantime, lock in these dates: Fri 14th - Sun 23rd June 2013. Film screening locations: The Globe Theatre - $entry fee applies 50George - free outdoor screenings Pop Up Stand Up Cinema, Broadway Ave, free screenings and more Visit our website for more details
'A Devine Legacy'
| Venue: | Feilding & District Art Centre, 35 Kimbolton Road |
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| Phone: | (06) 323 2323 |
| Dates: | Tuesday 18th June ‒ Friday 5th July |
A photographic study of the church buildings of Frederick de Jersey Clere in the Manawatu and Rangitikei. Phone 323 2323 for more information.
Matariki Music - Celebrating Guitars
| Venue: | Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, 326 Main St |
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| Phone: | 06 355 5000 |
| Website: | http://www.temanawa.co.nz |
| Dates: | Saturday 8th June ‒ Sunday 4th August |
Matariki Music - celebrating guitars showcases around 30 guitars, some of them dating back to the last century. There will be daily music performances - free of charge - every weekday from 12 noon - 1pm in the Atrium and from 5.30 pm on weekends. Music lovers are invited to bring their guitars along and jam with the musicians.
Available Light - Imagining More Than We See
| Venue: | McNamara Gallery Photography, 190 Wicksteed Street |
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| Phone: | 06 348 7320 |
| Website: | http://www.mcnamara.co.nz |
| Dates: | Friday 7th June ‒ Friday 30th August |
Laurence Aberhart, Mark Adams, Fiona Amundsen, Wayne Barrar, Richard Barraud [Estate], Andrew Beck, Peter Black, Rhondda Bosworth, Murray Cammick, Joyce Campbell, Ben Cauchi, J.W. Chapman-Taylor [Estate], Richard Collins, Lisa Crowley, Hayden Fritchley, Frank Hofmann [Estate], Nikolai Kokx, Adrienne Martyn, Anne Noble, Max Oettli, Fiona Pardington, Trent Parke [Australia], Peter Peryer, Steve Rood, Andrew Ross, Haruhiko Sameshima, Justine Varga [Australia] & Len Wesney June 7 – August 30 An edited version of this exhibition will be shown at Auckland Art Fair, August 7 - 11 Throughout the history of photography artists have exploited the creative potential of natural and artificial light in their work. Light, and its absence, is a source of inspiration and new technologies have expanded this field considerably. In this exhibition we explore the transformative quality of light on film “…light changes the ways we respond to the appearance of place…” [2]. Conversely, light pollution can distract fr…
Beginner Latin Cocktail Dance Class
| Venue: | Fitzherbert Park, Fitzherbert Ave |
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| Website: | http://www.easidance.co.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 13th June ‒ Thursday 20th June |
Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha and Swing. In case you are looking to impress the opposite sex you might find your dancing skills could come in handy. 5 week term fee $50 - Students $45. Tutor: Louise Ghiakopian 06 358 1620 info@easidance.co.nz
Social Begginer Ballroom & Latin Class
| Venue: | Fitzherbert Park, Fitzherbert Ave |
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| Website: | http://www.easidance.co.nz |
| Dates: | Thursday 13th June ‒ Thursday 20th June |
Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rhythm Foxtrot & Rock-n-Roll If your looking for a way to unwind and relax, put on your shoes (or something similar) and try dancing. Staying fit was never more fun. 5 week term fee $50 - Students $45 168 Fitzherbert Ave PNth (opposite the Ambassador Motel) Tutor: Louise Ghiakopian 06 358 1620 info@easidance.co.nz
Artworks from the Dibble Studio
| Venue: | Zimmerman Art Gallery, 359 Main Street West |
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| Phone: | 06 353 0122 |
| Website: | http://www.zimmerman.co.nz |
| Dates: | Saturday 1st June ‒ Sunday 30th June |
This month Zimmerman is displaying examples of the wide range of artworks produced by the Dibble Studio. The exhibition features works by Paul Dibble, Fran Dibble, and collaborative works from the Dibble Studio. Paul Dibble Works Four works by Paul feature in the exhibition; two of his older works from the 2007 Maui series, and two new studies, made especially for this exhibition. The new works contain depictions of rural churches, small celebrations of New Zealand’s rural landscape. One church is placed on the symbolic fish of Maui representing the North Island; in the other church work, a kereru is featured flying high above. Fran Dibble Works Fran has also mixed old and new for this exhibition, featuring an older work from 2011, and two new studies on board. The works use a variety of paints mixed with bronze as separate panels or elements. They play with the juxtaposition of different media to make an interesting aesthetic balance. Extending the “book series” that Fran started at the beginning of…
Jack's Back - New Paintings by Jack Register QSM
| Venue: | Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts, 33 George Street |
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| Phone: | 06 355 4278 |
| Dates: | Saturday 15th June ‒ Saturday 29th June |
Jack Register is back! Back from what you may ask? Back from a summer of painting – almost every day, outside (Plein Air) – Foxton Beach, McKenzie Country, Palmerston North, Rangitikei River, the Manawatu and more. Jack is also back to full health. Having suffered a potentially life-threatening illness almost two years ago Jack had to drastically slow down his art production. His recuperation required several operations, hospital stays and many days of forced rest. His illness could have ended his career but Jack Register is now strong enough to resume painting and put his art career back on track. Jack’s Back celebrates his return to the easel and to ‘plein air’ painting. The artist is approaching the future with new enthusiasm for life and for the God-given gift of artistic talent. The exhibition is a mini-retrospect of paintings by this iconic artist who was awarded a Queens Service Medal (QSM) in 2008 for his services to art and music. Displaying both his artistic abilities with watercolour and…