Whanganui Happenings

• Published date: 12 October 2022
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

What: Sarjeant Gallery Collection Store Tours

When: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October, 2-3pm

Where: Sarjeant on the Quay

Details: Take a tour through the Sarjeant’s Collection Store to look at some important historical artworks in the Sarjeant Collection. Stair access only. $10 Presales. $15 Door sales (if still available). Book by calling 06 349 0506.

LOTUS DIWALI CULTURAL NIGHT

What: Cultural event

When: October 15, 7pm

Where: Whanganui Racecourse

Details: Cultural Performances from 7pm. Diwali Mela stalls selling Indian jewellery and clothing. Free entry.

PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

What: Performing Arts Festival and 110th Anniversary Concert

When: Thursday,October 13 - Saturday, October 15

Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House

Details: Whanganui Performing Arts, previously known as Wanganui Competitions Society Inc. looks forward to a fantastic festival jam-packed with outstanding performances, two days of competitions and a variety concert.

DVD EVENING

What: Dream Horse. A true story of an unlikely race horse.

When: Thursday, October 13, 6.30pm. Koha

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

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

ST JOHN BOOK SALE

What: Huge selection of books at great prices. White Elephant stall Friday only.

When: Thursday, October 13, 10am-6pm; Friday, October 14, 10am-6pm; Saturday, October 15, 10am-4pm.

Where: 25 Tawa st.

COMMUNITY LITURGY

What: Hidden Gems.

When: Sunday, October 16, 4-5pm.

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

Details: Vaccinations required.

MOVIE SCREENING

What: Whanganui Film Society public screening of Under Snow

When: Monday, October 17, 7pm

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

Details: Free for members. Public admission by donation (suggested $10). Tea/coffee and icecreams available.

TUI MOTU GROUP

When: Wednesday, October 19, 4-5pm, with Liz Hickey rsj.

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

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

WANDER TO WONDER

You’re invited to join us on a contemplative walk in the peaceful setting of Roto Mokoia Westmere Lake. The terrain is easy and the pace is meditative, mostly walking with the gift of silence, with a few contemplative exercises, stopping at intervals for reflection.

When: Tuesday, November 1, 10am -12.30pm Koha. (Rain-off day Nov 8), with Merita Holder, Juliet Kojis and David Scoullar.

Bring: your water, sturdy shoes, an extra layer, some lunch items to share together.

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

ON NOWSPACE STUDIO & GALLERY

What: Gallery 1: Planet Claire — Patrick Cush; Gallery 2: LIMB — Dani Henke, Lynette Fisher & Becks Popham...