Whanganui Happenings: What's on this week and regular events

Jazz maestro Rodger Fox is among the performers at the International Jazz Day concert in Whanganui on Friday, April 30. Photo / File

■ ESOL HOME TUTORS

What: Interested in other cultures, helping new migrants and keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Whanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL Home Tutor Training course.

When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning Monday, May 3 from 1-4pm, until May 26.

Details: Contact Jane 027 2555 654 or 06 345 1778 or email whanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz.

■ SUSTAINABLE WHANGANUI

What: School holiday repurposing workshop with Lyn and Peter of Sustainable Whanganui.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 10.30am-3pm.

Where: Harekeke Room, WRRC, 83 Maria Place.

Details: Bring your ideas and lunch to share.

■ EXHIBITION OPENING

What: Fiona Goulding - A Different Perspective; Antonia O'Mahony - 274 Days Til Summer; and Alice Fennessy - Floating hours and ghost days.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 5.30pm

Where: Space Studio & Gallery, 18 St Hill St.

Details: The launch of three new exhibitions which will be on view until May 8.

■ WANGANUI COMPETITIONS SOCIETY DANCE FESTIVAL 2021

What: Dancers from throughout the country are entered to compete. Classes include ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, tap and groups.

When: Wednesday, April 28, to Sunday, May 2, from 9am.

Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.

Details: Festival pass adult $17.50/child $12.50; day pass adult $12.50/child under-18 $7.50.

■ CREATIVITY WORKSHOP- 3

What: Drawing: don't leave home without it. Everybody can draw; learn the basics. With Julie Anne Coffey.

When: Thursday, April 29, 7-8.40pm.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

■ CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?

What: Join the monthly Carer Support Network for supportive talk, informative chat and morning tea.

When: Thursday, April 29, 10.30am-midday.

Where: 48 Alma Road, Whanganui.

Details: Linda 021 230 4095

■ WHANGANUI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

What: Now in its fourth year, the concert celebrates the tradition of jazz music, its influence on contemporary culture and its importance to education. Featuring Rodger Fox Nonet.

When: Friday, April 30, 7pm.

Where: Price Edward Auditorium, Whanganui Collegiate School.

Details: Adults $30; students $10; Jazz Club members $20.

■ AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

What: Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club's show in conjunction with the Wanganui Horticultural Society.

When: Saturday, May 1, 1pm-4pm; Sunday, May 2, 10am-4pm.

Where: Whanganui Intermediate School hall, Dublin St.

Details: Entry $2 adults; children free. Cash only.

■ WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY

What: Screening of In the Aisles - a German film (English subtitles) about friendship and romance on the night shift in a wholesale market.

When: Monday, May 3, 7pm.

Where: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.

Details: Free for members. Public admission by donation (suggested $10).

■ THEOSOPHY WHANGANUI

What: Monthly presentation. 'Comparison — the dogma of Should' — In this presentation we will consider how comparison influences and affects us in many aspects and levels.

When: Sunday, May 9, 2pm.

Where: Community Arts Centre, 10 Taupo Quay, back river entrance, Awa Room.

Details: Open free entry. Enquiries to theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or txt 0212123819

ON NOW
■ A GALLERY AND GALLERY85
What: A Gallery — The Local Landscape — a solo show by Timon Maxey — paintings from around the Whanganui region.
Gallery 85 — Take a Bag — a group exhibition where invited artists were given a humble paper bag as the starting point in the creation process.
When: Saturday 9am to 3pm. Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 7pm, also by appointment, and anytime when the flags are out.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre.
Details: Entry Free. Inquiries to 027 629 2545
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Pattillo Project 2021 — Tracy Byatt 'An Impossible Bouquet'. A solo artist showcase exhibition at the Sarjeant Gallery awarded to the winner of the Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review Open Award.
When: To May 9.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
Details: Free. Enquiries 06 349 0506
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Shannon Novak: Symplegma. For Pride Week 2021 the Sarjeant commissioned Auckland-based artist Shannon Novak to create one of his distinctive window works. The work signifies the Gallery becoming part of the Safe Space Alliance. The work is accompanied by photographs by Novak, alongside photography from the Gallery's collection, chosen by the artist and independent curator — Milly Mitchell-Anyon.
When: To May 16.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
Details: Free. Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ 2021 PATTILLO WHANGANUI ARTS REVIEW
What: The Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review exhibition is intended to be a true reflection of the Whanganui region's creative energy.
When: To May 16.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
Details: Free admission. Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ SARJEANT OBJECT GALLERY
What: Tender Brick: The Material Epiphanies of Peter Hawkesby
When: To September 12.
Where: Above the i-Site, 31 Taupō Quay.
Details: Free admission. A pair of far-flung moments in history set the conditions for Tender Brick: The Material Epiphanies of Peter Hawkesby. The first was when Picasso used glue to make constructions that irrevocably altered the conception of sculpture as a form of 'carving' or 'modelling' of a singular form. The second is the audacious choice Hawkesby made during the mid-1970s to entirely dispense with the potter's wheel and make ceramics by any other means. Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ SPACE STUDIO & GALLERY
What: Fiona Goulding - A Different Perspective; Antonia O'Mahony - 274 Days Til Summer; and Alice Fennessy - Floating hours and ghost days.
When: To May 8.
Where: Space Studio & Gallery, 18 St Hill St.
Details: Gallery open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-2pm.

REGULAR
■ BEYOND MINDFULNESS
What: Meditation Classes in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
When: 7pm on Tuesdays. Entry by koha.
Where: Chang Chup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
■ CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
■ COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for everyone.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Place (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin koha for drum use. Contact Tracy on 022-682-0136 or find us on Facebook.
■ COTTON ON QUILTERS
What: Quilting, patchwork and stitching in fun and friendship. Bring your lunch. The first meeting is free.
Where: Masonic Hall, Corner Dublin and Keith sts.
When: First Saturday in the month (except January) at 10.30am.
Contacts: Veronica Davidson 06 3484002 or 027 280 7882 and Lesley McFarlane 06 3448477 or 021 174 3045.
■ DAILY MINDFUL LIVING
What: Practising being fully in the present moment. Stopping. Resting. Calming. The body & mind together here & now. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org
When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm
Contact: Clare 021 0622 120
■ DANCING BUDDHA MEDITATION
What: Inspiring, expressive music and movement to completely let go and relax, followed by 20 minutes' silence, lying down or sitting.
When: Saturdays, 4-5pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: Facebook Inner Light Yoga, ph 022 622 1711. $5 or koha.
■ FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church Hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 2368046.
■ HAKEKE ST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY EVENTS
Monday: 10am — Kids' Storytime; 10am-1pm (downstairs) Art Group; 11am — Book Explorers' Club (last Monday of the Month).
Tuesday: 9.30am — Mahjong and Cards; 1-2pm — Exercise class; 10am-midday — Senior Net Tech Talks (every 2nd Tuesday).
Wednesday: 9.30am — Eastside Craft Group.
Thursday: 10.30-11.30am — Creative Writing Group; 3-4pm — Gentle Yoga with Inner Light.
Friday: 12.30pm — Silly Story Sing-A-Long; 11am-2pm — Mums and Bubs Group.
■ KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: Kowhainui Home day programme for elders to socialise and participate in activities.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-3pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Where: Enliven's Kowhainui Home, 88 Virginia Rd, Otamatea (participants can be picked up and taken home)
Details: Please call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz
■ LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir
When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (Rehearsals)
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St
Details: New members welcome. Phone Joanna Love (06 345 9073).
■ MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Kathrene 344 3398.
■ PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment. Activities include meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrews Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Come and join a friendly group. Enquiries Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
■ RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 2055991.
■ SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
■ TRADITIONAL YOGA
What: All levels welcome to this breath-based, heart-centred style.
When: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9am. Tuesday 6pm. Meditation Friday 6pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall, cnr Harrison and Liverpool sts.
Details: Inner Light Yoga 022 6221711 and on Facebook
■ WHANGANUI GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui's history through its buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: By appointment. Ring the i-Site for a booking 349 0508.
Details: $10 per person.
■ WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: This large riverside event includes both the River Traders and Farmers Markets
When: 8.30am -1pm every Saturday all year round.
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank
■ WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 1152243
■ YOGA AND PILATES WITH EDDY
Wednesday: 6am Move! 9.30am Classic Pilates, 7pm Vinyasa Flow.
Thursday: 6am Move! 9.30am Vinyasa Flow, 7pm Classic Pilates.
Friday: 9.30am Yoga Slow.
Saturday: 9.30am Classic Pilates, 1pm Vinyasa Flow, 4pm Restorative Yoga.
Sunday: 9.30am Vinyasa Flow, 1pm Classic Pilates, 4pm Yin Yoga.
Where: 54A Moana St.
Details: Just turn up or check Yoga with Eddy Facebook page
■ YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm, carpeted room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Details: $10 per class. Contact: Kathy — email kgreensides@hotmail.com
■ YOGA FOR MEN
What: Ongoing classes for men developed and taught by experienced male teacher, to improve strength, flexibility, resilience and composure. Yoga is the perfect stress management system. Beginners welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6-7.15pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: 022 622 1711, Facebook Inner Light Yoga.