Elena Morgan and Ingrid Culliford will join Winifred and Abigail Livesay for the Like Mother, Like Daughter concert at Jane Winstone Chapel on Sunday. Photo/Supplied
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week. If you have an item for this free column, email news@ wanganuichronicle. co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, October 11, to Wednesday, October 17, is noon on Tuesday, October 9.
THURSDAY
WHAT: Whanganui City Guided Walking Tours
WHEN: By appointment
WHERE: Depart i-Site
DETAILS: Learn about the sites and history of the city, $10 per person. Bookings 06 349 3258.
WHAT: River City Artists
WHEN: 9.30am to 4pm
WHERE: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Welcomes artists of all levels. Tea and coffee provided, free parking, bring lunch.
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: Departs 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Thoughtful Thursday screening
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: I am Eleven - funny and moving documentary portrait of childhood. $10 at the door or book a five-film pass for $35. Book at confluence.kiwi
WHAT: Johnson, Dreyer, Lockett Trio
WHEN: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Doors open at 5.50pm)
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Wanganui Jazz Club present. $10 members, $20 non-members.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Ceroc Dance Wanganui
WHEN: From 6pm (Fridays & Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Ceroc is a modern jive, social partner dance. Adult: $10, students $8. Concession cards available. http://ceroc.co.nz
WHAT: The Kugels
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School
DETAILS: Klezmer Folk Band playing a wide palette of sound. Adult $35, senior $32, school student $5, CMW Subscribers $20 (or pre-paid tickets)
WHAT: Whanganui Musicians Club
WHEN: Doors open at 7.30pm
WHERE: Savage Club, 65 Drews Ave
DETAILS: $5 entry for members, $10 non-members. Enquiries: Annie Keating 021 154 615 or Clare Gibney 021 022 79729.
WHAT: Starving Millions North Island Tour
WHEN: From 8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Wellington hard core punk band. $10 at the door.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Whiskey Mama
WHEN: From 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Whanganui classic rock band covering music from such artists as The Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, ELO etc. $10 door charge.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Senior citizens' outing
WHEN: 2pm (Pick up from your home at around 1.30pm)
WHERE: Wanganui 60s Up Group
DETAILS: Entertainment from Jean and John Hanna on accordion & keyboard. $7 (includes afternoon tea). Call Patricia Baudet on 06 345 5282 to book.
WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No12 vintage electric tram, $2.
WHAT: Like Mother, Like Daughter
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave
DETAILS: Soprano Winifred Livesay and flautist Ingrid Culliford team up with their daughters Abigail Livesay (piano) and Elena Morgan (cello) for a special concert celebrating the bond of family and music. Tickets available at the door (no eftpos). Adults $25.00, seniors $20.00, school age $5.00.
WHAT: Dancesport Wanganui
WHEN: 7pm to 9.30pm followed by supper.
WHERE: St Andrews Hall, Bell St
DETAILS: Glitter and Sparkles theme. Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin and social dances. Members $5, Non-members $10. Call Kathleen 06 344 2245 or Graeme 027 4341823 to find out more.
WHAT: Astronomy lecture
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Main lecture theatre, Whanganui Hospital
DETAILS: Professor Paul Groot will speak on gravitational waves. $5 entry.
MONDAY
WHAT: Jack and the Beanstalk
WHEN: 11am to 3pm daily
WHERE: Trafalgar Square
DETAILS: Kids' school holiday activity. See more at trafalgarsquare.co.nz
WHAT: Free Tennis for Everyone
WHEN: Daylight hours during October
WHERE: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: All welcome to come and play.
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: After the Storm. See more at nzfilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: October Green Drinks
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Mint Cafe & Bar, Majestic Square
DETAILS: Coastal Restoration, climate change and other seaside issues.
WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Get creative by learning a variety of techniques and activities for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant.
WHAT: Sharpen Up Your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Serving $10 tacos, pasta, and playing favourite tunes.